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643 YUL

1972 Ford Thunderbird

Red Petrol 5238cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,235 mi
Last recorded90,235 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
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Vehicle Details

Registration643 YUL
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,238cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 90,235 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 95,530 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 63,339 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 12,999 miles

Centre Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,334 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 16,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 41,888 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 41,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

rear propshaft join loose

slight leak from powersteering system

Pass 30 Apr 2007 91,888 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 14,111 miles

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2006 90,777 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2006 48,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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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643 YUL is a 1972 Ford Thunderbird in Red with a 5,238cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 643 YUL, 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 54 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 643 YUL registered?

643 YUL is a 1972 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 1 April 1972.

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