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EK51 YXZ

2002 Ford Thunderbird

White Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,765 mi
Last recorded53,765 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Thunderbird45,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 YXZ
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 53,765 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 53,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 52,075 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 51,997 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 50,971 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 50,709 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 50,313 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 49,896 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 49,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 45,990 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 45,990 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 45,152 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 42,956 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 42,122 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 40,014 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,387 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,921 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 38,249 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 33,119 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 28,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Aug 2006 22,841 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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EK51 YXZ is a 2002 Ford Thunderbird in White with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EK51 YXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK51 YXZ registered?

EK51 YXZ is a 2002 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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The MOT history for EK51 YXZ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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