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543 BWC

1963 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,175 mi
Last recorded73,175 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1963 Ford Capri51,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration543 BWC
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1963
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 73,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 73,175 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 72,859 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 72,136 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 71,578 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 71,564 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 71,108 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,629 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,941 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 69,941 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,561 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 69,279 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 69,279 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 69,152 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,078 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 69,078 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 68,177 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 68,171 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,432 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 67,432 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 66,693 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 66,693 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 66,452 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 66,144 miles

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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543 BWC is a 1963 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1963 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 51,235 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 543 BWC, 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 63 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 543 BWC registered?

543 BWC is a 1963 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 July 1963.

Is 543 BWC safe to buy?

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