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EJ52 POV

2002 Ford Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,802 mi
Last recorded56,802 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Thunderbird45,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 POV
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 56,802 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 56,676 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 56,588 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

slight chip in windscreen

Pass 30 Jan 2024 54,920 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 54,412 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 54,314 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Feb 2021 54,086 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 53,690 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 53,680 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 50,966 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 50,955 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 50,660 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 50,388 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 49,810 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 48,646 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 48,229 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,112 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 46,534 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 45,850 miles

advise front and rear pads low discsw getting lipped

Pass 5 Dec 2009 45,278 miles

advise front discs lipped

advise slight engeine oil leak

strong advise front and rear pads worn

Pass 20 Dec 2008 37,548 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 27,414 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 19,778 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both seats do not latch (vosa ok'd).

Pass 10 Dec 2005 18,868 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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EJ52 POV is a 2002 Ford Thunderbird in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 45,990 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 EJ52 POV, 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 24 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EJ52 POV registered?

EJ52 POV is a 2002 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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