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B917 FHK

1985 Ford Thunderbird

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,600 mi
Last recorded173,600 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB917 FHK
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 173,600 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 173,582 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2010 173,575 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 173,269 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 173,267 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2006 169,339 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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B917 FHK is a 1985 Ford Thunderbird in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B917 FHK, 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 41 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B917 FHK registered?

B917 FHK is a 1985 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B917 FHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B917 FHK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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