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1997 Ford Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 6300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,054 mi
Last recorded87,054 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Thunderbird62,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration62 USA
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 87,054 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 87,034 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 86,981 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 86,981 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 86,511 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 86,435 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 85,573 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 85,492 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 85,466 miles

Vehicle only used during daylight hours, and not used at times of seriously reduced visibility.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 85,369 miles

osf inner wing corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2006 85,286 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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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62 USA is a 1997 Ford Thunderbird in Blue with a 6,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 62,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 62 USA, 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 29 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 62 USA registered?

62 USA is a 1997 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is 62 USA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 62 USA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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