2016 Ford Mustang 5.0L Petrol · SY16 OCR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in March 2026 at 44,019 miles identified developing mechanical play in the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage and significant wear across all four tyres. While the vehicle passed, the recurrence of tyre-related defects and brake component issues suggests that parts are only addressed once they reach legal limits or failure thresholds. At ten years old with 44,019 miles, the Mustang has a very low annual mileage, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. The data shows a notable surge in usage between March 2023 and March 2024, where the car covered over 11,000 miles in a single year. This pattern suggests the vehicle may sit for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and surface corrosion on metalwork, as evidenced by the pitted and scored brake discs noted in the 2025 and 2026 records. A buyer must specifically inspect the braking system, as the record shows consistently pitted and scored discs in both 2023 and 2025, alongside a total parking brake failure in early 2024. The recent advisory regarding the ball joint in the anti-roll bar links indicates that suspension bushings are beginning to perish. Furthermore, the repeated reports of inner-edge tyre wear across multiple axles and years suggest a persistent alignment issue that requires professional rectification to prevent premature replacement of expensive tyres.