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F605 MCA

1989 Ford Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,152 mi
Last recorded149,152 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Ford Thunderbird65,416 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF605 MCA
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 149,152 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n\s off\s front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n\s off\s rear inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 148,586 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2021 148,557 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2019 144,105 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

nearside and offside inner sills corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 142,497 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 142,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 142,043 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 141,891 miles

Brake Pipes Slightly Corroded

R/n/s wheel binding when rotated by hand

check gauge light on

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

slight corrosion to wheel well and rear floor

Fail 20 Aug 2015 141,891 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded connecting to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded connecting to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

R/n/s wheel binding when rotated by hand

check gauge light on

corrosion to rear of both chassis legs

damp around power steering pipes

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

rear sub frame slightly corroded

slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

slight corrosion to wheel well and rear floor

Pass 12 Aug 2014 141,876 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 141,876 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 141,871 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 141,868 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 141,610 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 141,523 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 141,517 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 141,517 miles

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Sep 2007 140,920 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 140,541 miles

corrosion to the brake pipes

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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F605 MCA is a 1989 Ford Thunderbird in Silver with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1989 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 65,416 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 F605 MCA, 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 37 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F605 MCA is a 1989 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 27 October 1989.

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