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1955 Ford Thunderbird

Red Petrol 5200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,700 mi
Last recorded3,700 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
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Vehicle Details

Registration599 YUS
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1955
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,200cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 3,700 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 3,700 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford Thunderbird?

Based on 3,444 MOT tests across 538 vehicles.

82.1%
Pass Rate
492
Miles/Year
64
Year Lifespan
538
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 85
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 80
Stop lamp not working 72
parking brake recording little or no effort 50
position lamp(s) not working 46
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599 YUS is a 1955 Ford Thunderbird in Red with a 5,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Ford Thunderbird fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 599 YUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Thunderbird typically stays on UK roads for around 64 years. At 71 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 599 YUS registered?

599 YUS is a 1955 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 16 November 1955.

Is 599 YUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 599 YUS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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