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K457 OGK

1992 Ford Thunderbird

Red Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,514 mi
Last recorded155,514 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 1992 Ford Thunderbird89,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK457 OGK
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 155,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 155,513 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 152,097 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 152,096 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 146,275 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 146,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excessively worn on inner tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner tread edge - strong advice (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 145,984 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 145,984 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 143,448 miles

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Fail 16 Nov 2013 143,359 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 17 Nov 2012 139,910 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 136,410 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 12,514 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 107,663 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 92,209 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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K457 OGK is a 1992 Ford Thunderbird in Red with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 89,864 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 K457 OGK, 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 34 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K457 OGK is a 1992 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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