Ford Mustang (2009)
2009 Ford Mustang
CarHunch analysed 145 real MOT records for the 2009 Ford Mustang. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2009 Mustang punches above its weight with an 86.7% first-time pass rate, well clear of the UK average of 80%, and only 13.1% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure for a 15-year-old American muscle car. Petrol examples (which make up virtually all of the cohort) maintain that strong 86.9% pass rate consistently.
These Mustangs are running at a sensible 50,288 miles median—lower than you'd expect for their age—suggesting owners have treated them as weekend toys rather than daily drivers. The average of 1.27 failures and 7.1 advisories per test indicates minor wear items rather than structural problems, so budget for routine maintenance but don't expect major shocks; have a pre-purchase inspection focus on suspension and exhaust components, where American cars of this era typically show first signs of age.
What to check before buying a 2009 Ford Mustang
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 144 | 86.9% | 1.24 |
| LPG (1%) | 1 | 62.5% | 6 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2009 Ford Mustang vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2009 Ford Mustang vehicles fall between 21,425 and 76,462 miles.
2009 Ford Mustang — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 88 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2009 Ford Mustang
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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16.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.6%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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14.4%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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13.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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12.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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11.8%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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11%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2009. Counts include advisories and failures.
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