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SWC 564D

1966 Ford Thunderbird

Red Petrol 7232cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,792 mi
Last recorded77,792 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWC 564D
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year1966
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine7,232cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2017 77,792 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,143 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 77,143 miles

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 76,555 miles

Nearside front brake slight binding

Offside front brake slight binding

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

heavy corrosion on Nearside rear exhaust pipe

heavy corrosion on Offside rear exhaust pipe

Pass 24 May 2012 76,276 miles

slight bind on N/S/F brake

slight bind on O/S/F brake

Fail 24 Apr 2012 76,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front wheels are tight to turn by hand

Pass 24 May 2011 75,427 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 75,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 74,697 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nsf brake binding lightly on

Pass 18 Feb 2009 73,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 73,038 miles

rear brake hose area contaminated in oil,exact condition of components unknown.

some corrosion/repairs effected to both front floor to sill seams.

Fail 7 Dec 2007 73,036 miles

Front Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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SWC 564D is a 1966 Ford Thunderbird in Red with a 7,232cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SWC 564D, 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 60 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SWC 564D is a 1966 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 6 January 1966.

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