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DES 1G

1976 Ford Thunderbird

Gold Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,212 mi
Last recorded58,212 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDES 1G
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1976
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 58,212 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 50,474 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,438 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 60,359 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 60,359 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 50,308 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 50,082 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 50,082 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,719 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 49,258 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 48,448 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 48,443 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 47,037 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 45,949 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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DES 1G is a 1976 Ford Thunderbird in Gold with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DES 1G, 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 50 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DES 1G?

You can check the full history of DES 1G by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DES 1G registered?

DES 1G is a 1976 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1976.

Is DES 1G safe to buy?

The MOT history for DES 1G shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DES 1G have outstanding finance?

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