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EN53 KHG

2004 Ford Thunderbird

Black Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

38,877 mi
Last recorded38,877 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Thunderbird31,933 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 KHG
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 38,877 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 38,875 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 36,864 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 36,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated multiple arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 35,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension bush dust covers deteriorated but stopping ingress of dirt

Pass 13 May 2019 35,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear dust covers deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2017 33,873 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

rear control arm ball joint boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2016 32,956 miles

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2015 31,733 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 31,420 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 30,846 miles

all road tyres have small cracks in outer sidewall

front inner brake linings close to wear limits

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,291 miles

all tyres have small cracks in outer sidewalls

Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,145 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 25,104 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 21,170 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 18,938 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 11,653 miles

Light binding of front brakes.

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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EN53 KHG is a 2004 Ford Thunderbird in Black with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 EN53 KHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN53 KHG?

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What year was EN53 KHG registered?

EN53 KHG is a 2004 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is EN53 KHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN53 KHG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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