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1999 Ford Mustang Gt MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Mustang Gt models manufactured in 1999, based on 107 real MOT test results.

83.2%
Pass Rate
16.8%
Fail Rate
107
Total Tests
70,991
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1999 Ford Mustang Gt MOT Analysis

The 1999 Ford Mustang Gt has an MOT pass rate of 83.2% based on 107 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 70,991 miles on the odometer. With a 16.8% failure rate, the 1999 Mustang Gt is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1999 Ford Mustang Gt is Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment, responsible for 2.8% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50. Tyres is the second most common issue at 0.9%. Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions follows at 0.9%.

Top failures specific to 1999 models only. The overall Mustang Gt page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment2.8%3
2Tyres0.9%1
3Exhaust, Fuel And Emissions0.9%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 70,991 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical0.39% per 10K miTyres0.13% per 10K miEmissions & Exhaust0.13% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical0.392.8%3
Tyres0.130.9%1
Emissions & Exhaust0.130.9%1

Mileage Statistics

70,991
Mean
55,778
Median
34,752
25th Percentile
111,358
75th Percentile
2.37% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1999 Ford Mustang Gt has an MOT pass rate of 83.2% based on 107 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 70,991 miles on the odometer. With a 16.8% failure rate, the 1999 Mustang Gt is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1999 Ford Mustang Gt, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. At 70,991 average miles, these vehicles are in the mid-range where component wear starts to become a factor.

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment — 2.8% of failures

Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment issues account for 2.8% of MOT failures on 1999 Ford Mustang Gt models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Tyres — 0.9% of failures

Tyres issues account for 0.9% of MOT failures on 1999 Ford Mustang Gt models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.

Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions — 0.9% of failures

Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions issues account for 0.9% of MOT failures on 1999 Ford Mustang Gt models. Emissions failures occur when exhaust gases exceed legal limits for carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbons (HC), or particulate matter (diesel). Common causes include faulty oxygen sensors, clogged catalytic converters, or DPF issues on diesel vehicles. Typical repair costs: £100–1,000+. Pre-MOT check: If the engine management light is on, get it diagnosed before the MOT. For diesel cars, ensure the DPF has completed a regeneration cycle. Regular servicing and using premium fuel before the test can help.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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