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RL52 WRF

2003 Ford Thunderbird

Black Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

24,407 mi
Last recorded24,407 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ford Thunderbird24,400 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 WRF
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 24,407 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 24,407 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 24,226 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 23,838 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 23,140 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 23,139 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 22,076 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 21,629 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 21,455 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 21,064 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 21,054 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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RL52 WRF is a 2003 Ford Thunderbird in Black with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 RL52 WRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RL52 WRF?

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What year was RL52 WRF registered?

RL52 WRF is a 2003 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is RL52 WRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL52 WRF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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