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VSU 563

1989 Ford Thunderbird

Black Petrol 6600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,707 mi
Last recorded72,707 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1989 Ford Thunderbird65,416 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSU 563
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 72,707 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 72,707 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,674 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 726,735 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Power steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 72,498 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 72,307 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 72,307 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 71,441 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 71,441 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 70,975 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 70,975 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2007 69,434 miles

nearly excessive footbrake travel

power steering pipe kinked/slightly flattened at ns

rear brake hose/brake pipes poorly secured

Pass 26 Jul 2006 68,420 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 68,420 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 68,393 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front seat mount areas rusty

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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VSU 563 is a 1989 Ford Thunderbird in Black with a 6,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 65,416 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 VSU 563, 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 37 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VSU 563 registered?

VSU 563 is a 1989 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 12 December 1989.

Is VSU 563 safe to buy?

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