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A205 THW

1984 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

23,313 mi
Last recorded23,313 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA205 THW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 23,313 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f wing corroded outside of prescribed area

n/s/r tyre and front tyres cracking

oil leak

play in steering rack

rear wheel aches corroded

sills corroded

underside corroded

windscreen has light scratches

Fail 24 Oct 2016 23,313 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f wing corroded outside of prescribed area

n/s/r tyre and front tyres cracking

oil leak

play in steering rack

rear wheel aches corroded

sills corroded

underside corroded

windscreen has light scratches

Pass 15 Oct 2015 22,813 miles

corrosion and repairs to both front inner wings

corrosion and repairs to chassis

corrosion and repairs to inner lower sills and sill end plates

corrosion to front, rear and front to rear brake pipes

nearside front outer sill corroded and holed

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm and badly perished

offside front inner upper sill corroded and holed

repairs to nearside and offside outer sills

slight play in nsf and osf hubs

windscreen marked but not affecting drivers view

Fail 30 Sep 2015 22,804 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bonnett (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner lower sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and badly perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner lower sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner upper sill (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner lower sill and sill end plate (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear leaf spring back mount area (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion and repairs to front inner wings

corrosion to front rear and front to rear brake pipes

corrosion to rear chassis

nearside rear tyre badly perished and worn to 2mm

nsf outer sill corroded and holed

osf inner sill corroded

repairs to ns and os outer rear sills

slight play in nsf and osf hubs

windscreen marked

Pass 20 Aug 2014 22,149 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 22,148 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 21,211 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front inner wing to floor holed and corroded

small amount of blue smoke

Fail 17 Sep 2013 21,210 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside front inner wing to floor holed and corroded

small amount of blue smoke

Pass 16 Oct 2012 84,856 miles

nearside front inner wing badly corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2012 84,856 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front inner wing badly corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2011 19,318 miles

slight corrosion to nearside rear chassis leg

Fail 11 Oct 2011 19,316 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion to nearside rear chassis leg

Pass 25 Oct 2010 18,145 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 18,145 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres excessivly cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2009 16,946 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 16,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 16,173 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 16,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2007 15,813 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 15,813 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 15,063 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 14,666 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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A205 THW is a 1984 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 A205 THW, 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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A205 THW is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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