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V888 BRD

2005 Ford Thunderbird

Black Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,670 mi
Last recorded54,670 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Ford Thunderbird33,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV888 BRD
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 54,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 54,600 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 52,432 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 50,781 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 47,608 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 47,601 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 47,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

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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V888 BRD is a 2005 Ford Thunderbird in Black with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V888 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 V888 BRD registered?

V888 BRD is a 2005 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is V888 BRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V888 BRD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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