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ML02 RUR

2002 Ford Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,233 mi
Last recorded37,233 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Thunderbird45,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 RUR
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 37,233 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 37,232 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Set for left hand drive countries (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements BOTH Sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 33,663 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,569 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 32,411 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 28,705 miles

OSF headlight modified for UK use Tape on osf headlight

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 27,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 26,071 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 25,923 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 20,780 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 20,780 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 16,298 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 12,482 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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ML02 RUR is a 2002 Ford Thunderbird in Yellow with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ML02 RUR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML02 RUR registered?

ML02 RUR is a 2002 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 10 April 2002.

Is ML02 RUR safe to buy?

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