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FAW 265C

1965 Ford Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 6390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,298 mi
Last recorded68,298 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1965 Ford Thunderbird49,670 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAW 265C
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1965
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 68,298 miles

All ball joint gators perished

Exhaust centre brackets missing

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 68,281 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped rear,on exhaust (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases o/s down pipe/manifold and osr box/tail pipe (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel pipe insecure rear (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush n/s front leaf spring bushes are worn (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp os headlamp goes out when main is selected (1.7.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle nsf tyre is rubbing the arch (4.1.D.2)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle osr is rubbing the exhaust (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Outer Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

front anti-roll bar linkage bushes are worn

fuel pipe to the carb needs replacing

ns and osf lower damper bushes are worn

Pass 21 May 2013 68,034 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 68,034 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 67,675 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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FAW 265C is a 1965 Ford Thunderbird in Yellow with a 6,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1965 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 49,670 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 FAW 265C, 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 61 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FAW 265C registered?

FAW 265C is a 1965 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1965.

Is FAW 265C safe to buy?

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