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JTR 253D

2006 Ford Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 6500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

12,818 mi
Last recorded12,818 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJTR 253D
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 12,818 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 12,818 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 12,445 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 12,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 11,802 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 11,341 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 10,861 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 10,317 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 10,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 10,292 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 10,134 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 10,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 9,857 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 9,838 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2006 8,302 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2005 8,052 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 8,052 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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JTR 253D is a 2006 Ford Thunderbird in Blue with a 6,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 JTR 253D, 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 20 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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JTR 253D is a 2006 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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