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L5 MXK

2005 Ford Thunderbird

Black Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

38,215 mi
Last recorded38,215 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Thunderbird33,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 MXK
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 38,215 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 37,965 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 37,785 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 37,715 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 37,465 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 37,108 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 35,885 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 34,680 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 34,680 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 32,570 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 26,074 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 23,840 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 21,508 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 19,977 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 18,208 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 16,852 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 16,804 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 16,397 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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L5 MXK is a 2005 Ford Thunderbird in Black with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2005 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 33,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L5 MXK, 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 21 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L5 MXK registered?

L5 MXK is a 2005 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 16 October 2005.

Is L5 MXK safe to buy?

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