MOT Status
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79,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face of brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner face of brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Both rear T-rod outer rose joint rubber boots are perished
Both rear anti roll bar link boots are perished
Nearside Front anti roll bar link boots are perished
Offside Track rod end boot is perished
Both rear T-rod outer rose joint rubber boots are perished
Both rear anti roll bar link boots are perished
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front anti roll bar link boots are perished
Offside Track rod end boot is perished
Slight leak on exhaust
Oil leak ()
Front tyres worn close to legal limit and perished
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
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)
cooling pump behind cooling fan leaking red fluid
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Ford Thunderbird?
Based on 3,444 MOT tests across 538 vehicles.
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RL51 DKX is a 2002 Ford Thunderbird in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 RL51 DKX, 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.
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What year was RL51 DKX registered?
RL51 DKX is a 2002 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 16 January 2002.
Is RL51 DKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for RL51 DKX shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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