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SSJ 120

1998 Ford Thunderbird

Red Petrol 5500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,876 mi
Last recorded46,876 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSJ 120
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 46,876 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 45,746 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 43,602 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 41,414 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 41,387 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 39,128 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 39,128 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 35,667 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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SSJ 120 is a 1998 Ford Thunderbird in Red with a 5,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SSJ 120, 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 28 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 SSJ 120?

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What year was SSJ 120 registered?

SSJ 120 is a 1998 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is SSJ 120 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSJ 120 shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SSJ 120 have outstanding finance?

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