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OLY 87P

2005 Ford Thunderbird

Black Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,088 mi
Last recorded45,088 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Ford Thunderbird33,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLY 87P
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 45,088 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011

speedo clock faulty cant read numbers

Pass 24 Jun 2010 65,306 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 95,281 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 95,277 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Mar 2008 95,272 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 87,362 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 87,362 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

yellow front running lamps must be disconnected as they can be mistaken for indicator bulbs

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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OLY 87P is a 2005 Ford Thunderbird in Black with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OLY 87P, 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 OLY 87P registered?

OLY 87P is a 2005 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 22 September 2005.

Is OLY 87P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OLY 87P shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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