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A15 LUW

1995 Ford Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 3789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

159,181 mi
Last recorded159,181 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Ford Thunderbird80,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 LUW
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,789cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 159,181 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has fadeing to edges and chip to edgeing.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Small play (2.5.B.1a)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack to plate. (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2015 15,912 miles

Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 15,909 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 158,687 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2012 157,906 miles

front registration plate cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2011 157,165 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

o/s and n/s/front top suspention mounts slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 156,555 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 155,107 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 153,569 miles

advise both rear brakes slightly binding

advise nearside sill corroded

advise offside rear inner sill corroded

advise offside sill corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2007 151,512 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

advise hand brake at 23% min standard 16%

advise nearside sill corroded but not holed

advise offside sill corroded but not holed

Pass 5 Sep 2006 149,185 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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A15 LUW is a 1995 Ford Thunderbird in Blue with a 3,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1995 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 80,000 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 A15 LUW, 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 31 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A15 LUW registered?

A15 LUW is a 1995 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 12 September 1995.

Is A15 LUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 LUW 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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