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OW52 WHE

2003 Ford Thunderbird

Blue Petrol 3949cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,195 mi
Last recorded61,195 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Thunderbird24,400 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 WHE
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,949cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 61,195 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 61,195 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 60,816 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 60,702 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 60,647 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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OW52 WHE is a 2003 Ford Thunderbird in Blue with a 3,949cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 24,400 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 OW52 WHE, 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 23 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OW52 WHE?

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What year was OW52 WHE registered?

OW52 WHE is a 2003 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is OW52 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW52 WHE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OW52 WHE have outstanding finance?

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