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LN51 XWC

2002 Ford Thunderbird

Black Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,408 mi
Last recorded80,408 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Ford Thunderbird45,990 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 XWC
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 80,408 miles

suspension bushes and boots deteriorating

Pass 16 Aug 2021 80,219 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 80,049 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 79,631 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 79,126 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,443 miles

Nearside Front Seat locking mechanism defective.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism operates intermittently.

Offside Front Seat lacking mechanism defective.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 78,442 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear tracking adjuster. (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear tracking adjuster. (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Seat locking mechanism defective.

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism operates intermittently.

Offside Front Seat lacking mechanism defective.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 78,414 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 78,413 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 77,642 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 75,177 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 76,222 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 69,378 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 65,075 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 61,354 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 61,306 miles

Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light is on

light on the dash indicating faulty light

Pass 12 Feb 2007 58,194 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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LN51 XWC is a 2002 Ford Thunderbird in Black with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LN51 XWC, 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 LN51 XWC registered?

LN51 XWC is a 2002 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LN51 XWC safe to buy?

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