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PUA 272D

2003 Ford Thunderbird

Yellow Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,952 mi
Last recorded11,952 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Ford Thunderbird24,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUA 272D
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 11,952 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 11,611 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 11,502 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 10,606 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 9,652 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r axle seal leaking

Fail 22 May 2014 9,652 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r axle seal leaking

Pass 3 May 2013 9,107 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2012 6,811 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 6,191 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 63,188 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 61,306 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 6,100 miles

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

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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PUA 272D is a 2003 Ford Thunderbird in Yellow with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PUA 272D, 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.

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What year was PUA 272D registered?

PUA 272D is a 2003 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 22 August 2003.

Is PUA 272D safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUA 272D shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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