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DK53 LGD

2004 Ford Thunderbird

Green Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,602 mi
Last recorded33,602 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Thunderbird31,933 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 LGD
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 33,602 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 33,108 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 33,108 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 32,905 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 30,655 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 30,374 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 29,783 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 29,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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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DK53 LGD is a 2004 Ford Thunderbird in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 31,933 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK53 LGD, 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 22 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DK53 LGD is a 2004 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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