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YSL 317

2001 Ford Thunderbird

White Petrol 5900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,735 mi
Last recorded24,735 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYSL 317
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 24,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

steering damper bush worn

Pass 12 Aug 2010 23,469 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 19,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 19,639 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,781 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 19,631 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 19,432 miles

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

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

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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YSL 317 is a 2001 Ford Thunderbird in White with a 5,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YSL 317, 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 25 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YSL 317 registered?

YSL 317 is a 2001 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is YSL 317 safe to buy?

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