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TNT 288R

2017 Ford Thunderbird

White Petrol 5800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

3,498 mi
Last recorded3,498 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNT 288R
MakeFord
ModelThunderbird
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 3,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 3,498 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 3,133 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 2,337 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 1,642 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2021 1,641 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 935 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2018 420 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 379 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 379 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 360 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 248 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering column universal joint damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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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TNT 288R is a 2017 Ford Thunderbird in White with a 5,800cc 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 TNT 288R, 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 9 years old, this Ford Thunderbird is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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TNT 288R is a 2017 Ford Thunderbird, first registered on 1 August 2017.

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