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Ford Thunderbird

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 3,900 cc

T3 ACSMOT history

T3 ACS is a silver petrol Ford Thunderbird first used on 31 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 27,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
27,205 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 ACS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Thunderbird
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 ACS was last recorded at 27,205 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
26,474 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
731 miles
Average per year
427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,205 miles
  • 2025 – 26,474 miles
  • 2024 – 24,884 miles
  • 2022 – 24,858 miles
  • 2019 – 24,851 miles
  • 2018 – 24,328 miles
  • 2016 – 22,167 miles
  • 2015 – 22,131 miles
  • 2013 – 22,019 miles
  • 2012 – 21,881 miles
  • 2011 – 21,645 miles
  • 2010 – 21,468 miles
  • 2009 – 20,629 miles
  • 2008 – 19,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,205 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    27,205 miles
    Test number
    284154708973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail27,205 miles (+731)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,205 miles
    Test number
    975208939080
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass26,474 miles (+1,590)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    26,474 miles
    Test number
    204095103842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass24,884 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    24,884 miles
    Test number
    585660160650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail24,864 miles (+6)1 dangerous21 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,864 miles
    Test number
    456631459557
    • DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorPassenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass24,858 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    24,858 miles
    Test number
    643195847212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,851 miles (+523)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    24,851 miles
    Test number
    790853375920
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  8. Pass24,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    24,328 miles
    Test number
    277961902317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail24,328 miles (+2,161)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,328 miles
    Test number
    620362146451
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
  10. Pass22,167 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    22,167 miles
    Test number
    964941715604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail22,145 miles (+14)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,145 miles
    Test number
    355797167851
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeavy cracking on both front tyres
  12. Fail22,131 miles (+112)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,131 miles
    Test number
    756997045130
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • NoteSlight cracking on sidewalls of front and rear tyres
  13. Pass22,019 miles (+138)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    22,019 miles
    Test number
    378939993172
    • NoteAll four tyres outer sidewalls cracking but no cords exposed
  14. Pass21,881 miles (+236)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    21,881 miles
    Test number
    238799772477
    • NoteSlight cracking on sidewalls of both front and rear tyres
  15. Pass21,645 miles (+177)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    21,645 miles
    Test number
    389920881130
    • NoteCracking on sidewalls of both front tyres
  16. Pass21,468 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    21,468 miles
    Test number
    324033050121
    • NoteSlight cracking on sidewalls of both front tyres
    • NoteSlight damage to sidewall on offside rear tyre
  17. Fail21,468 miles (+839)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,468 miles
    Test number
    221603050153
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteSlight cracking on sidewalls of both front tyres
    • NoteSlight damage to sidewall on offside rear tyre
  18. Pass20,629 miles (+1,040)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,629 miles
    Test number
    770356839161
    • NoteFront and rear no.plates show illegal badge(eagle head)
  19. Pass19,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    19,589 miles
    Test number
    272723768152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 ACS

Does T3 ACS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 ACS is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 ACS?
The MOT on T3 ACS is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 ACS done?
T3 ACS was recorded at 27,205 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 427 miles a year.
Has T3 ACS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 ACS has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T3 ACS 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 T3 ACS find?
T3 ACS passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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