CarVerify

Free Car Check

P87 ACG

1997 Ford Thunderbird

Red Petrol 4600cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,601 mi
Last recorded144,601 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Thunderbird62,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 ACG
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 144,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 144,601 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 141,910 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside parking brake requires adjustement

Fail 8 Aug 2015 141,794 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

nearside parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 9 Aug 2014 139,018 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 137,938 miles

exhaust slight blow , handbrake on limit

Pass 4 Aug 2012 134,602 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 132,257 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 129,333 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 125,914 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 122,957 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 122,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 112,860 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 112,860 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 95,355 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 94,959 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2005 93,896 miles

Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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
Full Ford Thunderbird reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P87 ACG is a 1997 Ford Thunderbird in Red with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 62,183 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 P87 ACG, 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 29 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 P87 ACG?

You can check the full history of P87 ACG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P87 ACG registered?

P87 ACG is a 1997 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P87 ACG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P87 ACG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P87 ACG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P87 ACG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.