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RLK 136

2002 Ford Thunderbird

White Petrol 3948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,084 mi
Last recorded19,084 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Ford Thunderbird45,990 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRLK 136
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 19,084 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2026 19,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 18,636 miles

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 7 Mar 2025 18,636 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

m.i.l. on

Pass 31 Oct 2023 18,335 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 18,315 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 18,183 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 17,337 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 16,356 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 15,014 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 13,558 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 12,731 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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RLK 136 is a 2002 Ford Thunderbird in White with a 3,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RLK 136, 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 RLK 136 registered?

RLK 136 is a 2002 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is RLK 136 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RLK 136 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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