Ford Thunderbird
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 3,949 cc
V8 THUMOT history
V8 THU is a blue petrol Ford Thunderbird first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 21,061 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 21,061 mi
- At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 596 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V8 THU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Thunderbird
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 3,949 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 31 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V8 THU was last recorded at 21,061 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 21,054 miles · 21 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 596 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 21,061 miles
- 2025 – 20,864 miles
- 2024 – 20,707 miles
- 2023 – 19,380 miles
- 2021 – 19,186 miles
- 2020 – 18,893 miles
- 2019 – 18,397 miles
- 2018 – 16,835 miles
- 2017 – 11,556 miles
- 2013 – 10,536 miles
- 2012 – 10,296 miles
- 2011 – 10,128 miles
- 2010 – 9,915 miles
- 2009 – 9,635 miles
- 2008 – 9,410 miles
- 2007 – 9,215 miles
- 2006 – 8,929 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass21,061 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass21,061 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 21,061 miles
- Test number
- 301314289124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,054 miles (+190)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,054 miles
- Test number
- 947055583930
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass20,864 miles (+7)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 20,864 miles
- Test number
- 741777566303
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail20,857 miles (+150)2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,857 miles
- Test number
- 927521152132
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass20,707 miles (+1,327)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 20,707 miles
- Test number
- 312498193233
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass19,380 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 19,380 miles
- Test number
- 569219446891
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,364 miles (+178)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 19,364 miles
- Test number
- 913506629409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,186 miles (+293)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 19,186 miles
- Test number
- 277761227483
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Inner Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass18,893 miles (+105)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 18,893 miles
- Test number
- 883460033160
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail18,788 miles (+391)9 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,788 miles
- Test number
- 854106827030
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lateral rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lateral rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside 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))
- MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass18,397 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 18,397 miles
- Test number
- 725613384784
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,397 miles (+1,562)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,397 miles
- Test number
- 266903951599
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass16,835 miles (+62)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 16,835 miles
- Test number
- 987130914525
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres - age related cracking - 2002 manufactured. Replacement recommended. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail16,773 miles (+5,217)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,773 miles
- Test number
- 573141004492
- 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryAll tyres cracking / starting to split
- AdvisoryBulb failure lamp illuminated (all testable lamps working)
- AdvisorySeat backs do not lock in upright position (design feature)
Pass11,556 miles (+1,020)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2018
- Odometer
- 11,556 miles
- Test number
- 645345471137
- AdvisoryLight bulb warning light flashing but all bulbs working
Pass10,536 miles (+240)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 10,536 miles
- Test number
- 778724333136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,296 miles (+168)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 10,296 miles
- Test number
- 746863542168
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass10,128 miles (+213)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 10,128 miles
- Test number
- 657429531196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,915 miles (+280)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 9,915 miles
- Test number
- 564389550153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,635 miles (+225)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 9,635 miles
- Test number
- 284137749144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,410 miles (+195)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 9,410 miles
- Test number
- 474931768111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,215 miles (+286)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 9,215 miles
- Test number
- 141920867107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,929 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2007
- Odometer
- 8,929 miles
- Test number
- 523462046110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V8 THU
- Does V8 THU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 THU is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V8 THU?
- The MOT on V8 THU is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V8 THU done?
- V8 THU was recorded at 21,061 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 596 miles a year.
- Has V8 THU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V8 THU has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on V8 THU 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 V8 THU find?
- V8 THU passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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