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T13 ERD

2005 Ford Thunderbird

Red Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,733 mi
Last recorded37,733 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Thunderbird33,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT13 ERD
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 37,733 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 36,082 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 35,927 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 35,821 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 35,457 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 35,167 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 34,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 34,490 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 34,467 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 33,948 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 33,281 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 32,281 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 30,312 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 27,243 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 27,243 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 27,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 22,037 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 12,385 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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T13 ERD is a 2005 Ford Thunderbird in Red with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 33,614 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 T13 ERD, 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 21 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T13 ERD registered?

T13 ERD is a 2005 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is T13 ERD safe to buy?

The MOT history for T13 ERD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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