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DAP 79B

2003 Ford Thunderbird

Red Petrol 6400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

25,502 mi
Last recorded25,502 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Ford Thunderbird24,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAP 79B
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,400cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2012 25,502 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside front floor corroded

offside front body, slightly corroded

offside front floor corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 25,502 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to floor underneath vehicle

Fail 19 Aug 2010 25,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2009 25,502 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 25,502 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 25,501 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 25,502 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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DAP 79B is a 2003 Ford Thunderbird in Red with a 6,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 24,400 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 DAP 79B, 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 23 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DAP 79B registered?

DAP 79B is a 2003 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is DAP 79B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAP 79B 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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