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PMA 975Y

1983 Ford Thunderbird

Silver Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,735 mi
Last recorded67,735 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMA 975Y
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 67,735 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Apr 2009 67,735 miles

Centre Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2008 66,666 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaking from transmission area

Fail 1 May 2008 66,666 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leaking from transmission area

Fail 15 Apr 2008 66,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play on offside top steering u/j

Pass 16 May 2007 64,657 miles

advise general under body getting very corroded

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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PMA 975Y is a 1983 Ford Thunderbird in Silver with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PMA 975Y, 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 43 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PMA 975Y registered?

PMA 975Y is a 1983 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is PMA 975Y safe to buy?

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