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5174 KO

1984 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,591 mi
Last recorded53,591 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5174 KO
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 53,591 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 52,769 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 49,608 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2022 49,608 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 49,359 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 49,359 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 49,321 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 49,135 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 49,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 48,697 miles

Nearside Front floor rusting

Offside Front floor rusting

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 46,538 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 4,600 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 4,600 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 45,128 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 44,358 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 43,692 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 41,646 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 41,030 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,191 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 37,782 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 35,753 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,753 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 35,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Capri?

Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
11,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 4,143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,055
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,852
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,080
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,143
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5174 KO is a 1984 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1984 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,971 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5174 KO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Capri typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 42 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5174 KO registered?

5174 KO is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is 5174 KO safe to buy?

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