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BNT 492K

1972 Ford Thunderbird

Black Petrol 6998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,189 mi
Last recorded63,189 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNT 492K
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 63,189 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases ex manifold blowing (6.1.2 (a))

both front and n/s rear tyres perished slightly

complete ex system deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2021 63,163 miles

Horn not working button not found (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe aove chassis n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on o/s manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lense fogged up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense fogged up (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

alternator belt deteriorated

both front and n/s/rear tyres cracked on outer sidewall

exhaust system deteriorated (corroded)

power steering belt deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2018 63,017 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 63,014 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 63,014 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 62,402 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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BNT 492K is a 1972 Ford Thunderbird in Black with a 6,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BNT 492K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNT 492K registered?

BNT 492K is a 1972 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is BNT 492K safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNT 492K shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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