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DPA 5H

1970 Ford Thunderbird

Red Petrol 4785cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

281 mi
Last recorded281 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDPA 5H
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,785cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 281 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 131 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 7,072 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 7,072 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 7,072 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 7,020 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 6,969 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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DPA 5H is a 1970 Ford Thunderbird in Red with a 4,785cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DPA 5H, 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 56 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 DPA 5H registered?

DPA 5H is a 1970 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 21 July 1970.

Is DPA 5H safe to buy?

The MOT history for DPA 5H 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.

Does DPA 5H have outstanding finance?

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