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FAV 253C

2008 Ford Thunderbird

Red Petrol 6300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,363 mi
Last recorded9,363 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAV 253C
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 9,363 miles

offside front brake hose ferral slightly corroded

offside front steering pivot slight play

offside rear floor corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2015 9,095 miles

offside front brake hose ferral slightly coroded

offside front steering pivot slight play

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 10 Jun 2013 8,926 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside steering arm support pivot has play

rear brake application uneven

Pass 21 May 2012 8,794 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 8,577 miles

o/s steering arm pivit has slight play in pin

Pass 21 Apr 2009 7,989 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 7,671 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 7,636 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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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FAV 253C is a 2008 Ford Thunderbird in Red with a 6,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FAV 253C, 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 18 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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FAV 253C is a 2008 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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