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Ford Thunderbird

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 3,900 cc

L5 MXKMOT history

L5 MXK is a black petrol Ford Thunderbird first used on 16 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 39,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
39,415 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 MXK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Thunderbird
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 MXK was last recorded at 39,415 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,415 miles · 2 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,415 miles
  • 2025 – 38,215 miles
  • 2024 – 37,965 miles
  • 2023 – 37,785 miles
  • 2022 – 37,715 miles
  • 2021 – 37,465 miles
  • 2020 – 37,108 miles
  • 2019 – 35,885 miles
  • 2018 – 34,680 miles
  • 2017 – 32,570 miles
  • 2015 – 26,074 miles
  • 2014 – 23,840 miles
  • 2013 – 21,508 miles
  • 2012 – 19,977 miles
  • 2011 – 18,208 miles
  • 2010 – 16,852 miles
  • 2009 – 16,804 miles
  • 2008 – 16,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,415 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slight corrosion inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,415 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    39,415 miles
    Test number
    978503333269
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slight corrosion inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail39,415 miles (+1,200)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,415 miles
    Test number
    948607366108
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slight corrosion inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass38,215 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    38,215 miles
    Test number
    928041642903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,965 miles (+180)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    37,965 miles
    Test number
    491830753361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,785 miles (+70)8 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    37,785 miles
    Test number
    625270730796
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  6. Pass37,715 miles (+250)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    37,715 miles
    Test number
    776994281841
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  7. Pass37,465 miles (+357)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    37,465 miles
    Test number
    605492038199
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  8. Pass37,108 miles (+1,223)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    37,108 miles
    Test number
    812096899055
    • MinorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  9. Pass35,885 miles (+1,205)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    35,885 miles
    Test number
    185192800895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,680 miles
    Test number
    976271546401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail34,680 miles (+2,110)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,680 miles
    Test number
    865778235261
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  12. Pass32,570 miles (+6,496)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,570 miles
    Test number
    412181730777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,074 miles (+2,234)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    26,074 miles
    Test number
    893727952060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass23,840 miles (+2,332)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    23,840 miles
    Test number
    978289974243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,508 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,508 miles
    Test number
    695448083203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass19,977 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    19,977 miles
    Test number
    326264182484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,208 miles (+1,356)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    18,208 miles
    Test number
    896488871269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,852 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    16,852 miles
    Test number
    792645760211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,804 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    16,804 miles
    Test number
    322858979276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    16,397 miles
    Test number
    923251288228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 MXK

Does L5 MXK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 MXK is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 MXK?
The MOT on L5 MXK is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 MXK done?
L5 MXK was recorded at 39,415 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 1,298 miles a year.
Has L5 MXK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 MXK has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 MXK ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L5 MXK find?
L5 MXK passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs slight corrosion inner faces; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin pads getting low; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished.

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