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948 XUC

1957 Ford Thunderbird

Red Petrol 5100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49 mi
Last recorded49 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration948 XUC
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1957
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,100cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 49 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 3,722 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 2,068 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 1,124 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 519 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 302 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 184 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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948 XUC is a 1957 Ford Thunderbird in Red with a 5,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 948 XUC, 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 69 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 948 XUC registered?

948 XUC is a 1957 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 1 January 1957.

Is 948 XUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 948 XUC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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