Ford Thunderbird MOT Pass Rate and Running Costs
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 1 model year from 32 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
84%
Total Tests
32
Model Year
2005
Years Covered
1
About the Ford Thunderbird
The Ford Thunderbird was MOT tested 32 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 1 model year (2005), with an average pass rate of 84%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2005 detailsHow reliable is the Ford Thunderbird?
Ford Thunderbird by Year
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| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 84% | 32 | 38,905 mi |
Questions about the Ford Thunderbird
Is the Ford Thunderbird reliable?
Across its 1 model year in our data (2005), the Ford Thunderbird averages an 84% MOT pass rate, from 32 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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