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M164 SMV

1994 Ford Thunderbird

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

31,893 mi
Last recorded31,893 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1994 Ford Thunderbird73,743 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM164 SMV
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2015 31,893 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

left hand han d brake alot weaker than offside

nearside front tyre inner tread wearing

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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M164 SMV is a 1994 Ford Thunderbird in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1994 Ford Thunderbird models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 73,743 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 M164 SMV, 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 32 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M164 SMV registered?

M164 SMV is a 1994 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 1 January 1994.

Is M164 SMV safe to buy?

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