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Ford Thunderbird

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 1 years from 32 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

84%

Total Tests

32

Best Year

2005 (84%)

Years Covered

1

About the Ford Thunderbird

The Ford Thunderbird has been tested 32 times in 2026 MOT data across 1 model years (2005 to 2005), with an average pass rate of 84%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2005 model is the most reliable with a 84% pass rate from 32 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 84%. With just a 0 point spread, the Thunderbird is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 3900cc)
£1,592
Road Tax
£760
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£350
Total per year£2,757
Per month£230/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2005 details

How reliable is the Ford Thunderbird?

vs national average+2% (82% avg)
vs Ford brand average-1% (85% avg)
Best to worst year spread0 percentage points

Ford Thunderbird by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
200584%3238,905 mi

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