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M42 XJE

1995 Ford Thunderbird

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

108,036 mi
Last recorded108,036 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1995 Ford Thunderbird80,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 XJE
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2012 108,036 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 108,036 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 108,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front discs showing wear

Pass 9 Sep 2010 108,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 108,036 miles

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

tyres front+rear showing signs of wear

Pass 12 Mar 2009 108,036 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 108,036 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 108,036 miles

both os tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2006 108,035 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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M42 XJE is a 1995 Ford Thunderbird in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1995 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 80,000 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 M42 XJE, 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 31 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M42 XJE registered?

M42 XJE is a 1995 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M42 XJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for M42 XJE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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