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TD54 BRD

2005 Ford Thunderbird

Grey Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,232 mi
Last recorded60,232 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Thunderbird33,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTD54 BRD
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 60,232 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 60,232 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working washers not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 52,927 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower wishbone bush/joint dust covers severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower wishbone bush/joint dust covers severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 46,141 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 45,934 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 45,929 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 45,907 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R suspension bushes have torn dust covers (NON Ball Joint)

Fail 14 Sep 2018 45,907 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

N/S/R and O/S/R suspension bushes have torn dust covers (NON Ball Joint)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 45,803 miles

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 44,639 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2015 44,639 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Oil leak

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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TD54 BRD is a 2005 Ford Thunderbird in Grey with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 TD54 BRD, 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.

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What year was TD54 BRD registered?

TD54 BRD is a 2005 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is TD54 BRD safe to buy?

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