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Ford Thunderbird

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 3,900 cc

T88 BRDMOT history

T88 BRD is a black petrol Ford Thunderbird first used on 18 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 51,628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2025
Mileage
51,628 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2024
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T88 BRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Thunderbird
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
3,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T88 BRD was last recorded at 51,628 miles on 18 Sept 2024, 291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,337 miles · 19 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
291 miles
Average per year
1,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 51,628 miles
  • 2022 – 51,337 miles
  • 2021 – 51,225 miles
  • 2017 – 50,866 miles
  • 2015 – 50,020 miles
  • 2011 – 48,847 miles
  • 2010 – 43,479 miles
  • 2009 – 36,833 miles
  • 2007 – 30,477 miles
  • 2006 – 28,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,628 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,628 miles (+291)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    51,628 miles
    Test number
    856475353059
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass51,337 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    51,337 miles
    Test number
    685900225702
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail51,294 miles (+69)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,294 miles
    Test number
    333518793989
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides of car (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower drop links both sides of car (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbones both sides of car (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rods both ends,both sides of car (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower drop links both sides of car (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs slightly corroded,both sides of car.
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBody torsion bars under car slightly corroded
  4. Pass51,225 miles (+359)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    51,225 miles
    Test number
    222859799441
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. Pass50,866 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,866 miles
    Test number
    337827104195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,020 miles (+1,173)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,020 miles
    Test number
    327977977136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,847 miles (+5,368)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    48,847 miles
    Test number
    349385051260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,479 miles
    Test number
    263502370444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail43,479 miles (+6,646)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,479 miles
    Test number
    472722470162
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  10. Pass36,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,833 miles
    Test number
    111883619493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail36,833 miles (+6,356)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,833 miles
    Test number
    300193219017
    • Repaired at testOffside Lower Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  12. Pass30,477 miles (+2,035)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    30,477 miles
    Test number
    230084397488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    28,442 miles
    Test number
    291248006219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,442 miles (+847)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,442 miles
    Test number
    863995106241
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass27,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,595 miles
    Test number
    252639506471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T88 BRD

Does T88 BRD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T88 BRD expired on 17 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T88 BRD?
The MOT on T88 BRD expired on 17 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T88 BRD done?
T88 BRD was recorded at 51,628 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2024, an average of 1,305 miles a year.
Has T88 BRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T88 BRD has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T88 BRD 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 T88 BRD find?
T88 BRD passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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