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KT51 DND

2002 Ford Thunderbird

Black Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,351 mi
Last recorded61,351 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Thunderbird45,990 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT51 DND
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2024 61,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner and outer boots (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Fail 23 May 2019 61,344 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,797 miles

Both rear tyres perished on tread pattern

Pass 7 Mar 2017 60,756 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 60,546 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 29 Feb 2016 60,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Jan 2015 60,007 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 59,735 miles

slight play in rack input shaft

Pass 18 Oct 2012 59,512 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 59,512 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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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KT51 DND is a 2002 Ford Thunderbird in Black with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 45,990 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 KT51 DND, 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 24 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KT51 DND registered?

KT51 DND is a 2002 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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