MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,497 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Door corroded.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Fuel pipe insecure above cross member. (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer riger. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Door corroded.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front door corroded
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in boot (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake slight bind
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
battery tray corroded
front anti roll bar mount areas corroded
previous repairs and underseal
slam panel corroded
underside undersealed
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in boot (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired spring hanger area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in boot (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake slight bind
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
battery tray corroded
front anti roll bar mount areas corroded
previous repairs and underseal
slam panel corroded
underside undersealed
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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A257 VAX is a 1983 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1983 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,621 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 A257 VAX, 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 43 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A257 VAX is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1983.
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