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PG51 MSV

2002 Ford Thunderbird

Turquoise Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,391 mi
Last recorded83,391 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Ford Thunderbird45,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG51 MSV
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 83,391 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 83,391 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 83,287 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 82,100 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 81,732 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 81,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 80,904 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 79,537 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 77,900 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 76,218 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 75,762 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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PG51 MSV is a 2002 Ford Thunderbird in Turquoise with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PG51 MSV, 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 PG51 MSV registered?

PG51 MSV is a 2002 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is PG51 MSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG51 MSV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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