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8038 DA

1997 Ford Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 3797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2018
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,041 mi
Last recorded105,041 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Thunderbird62,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8038 DA
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,797cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 105,041 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Front Both headlamp beam patterns weak and tape on headlamps

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyrer tread perished and cracking

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front floor to sill slightly damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil leaks

handbrake cables corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

steering and suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2017 105,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyrer tread perished and cracking

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front floor to sill slightly damaged

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil leaks

handbrake cables corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

steering and suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 103,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear brake back plates corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front handbrake mounting corroded

handbrake cables corroded

offside front floor/sill lip damaged and corroded

under bonnet brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2016 103,384 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front main centre (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure seat back (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate deteriorated (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure seatback (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear brake back plates corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front handbrake mounting corroded

handbrake cables corroded

offside front floor/sill lip damaged and corroded

under bonnet brake pipes corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2016 103,376 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules front and rear(all four) (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (3.5.1i)

vehicle underside steering and suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 99,295 miles

see previous test for advisories

Fail 28 Apr 2012 99,275 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery insecure

both rear brake backing plates corroded

front brake pads low

fuel pipes corroded

hand brake cable hanging down

nearside rear tyre worn on edges - tread not cut as deep

offside rear tyre wearing on edges - tread not cut as deep

reaqr exhaust in poor condition

Pass 31 Mar 2011 96,613 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 94,969 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 94,969 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2007 94,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

windscreen deteriorated. † †all suspension parts corroded.

Pass 31 May 2006 88,092 miles

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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8038 DA is a 1997 Ford Thunderbird in Blue with a 3,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 8038 DA, 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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8038 DA is a 1997 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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