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A605 BAN

1984 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

27,663 mi
Last recorded27,663 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA605 BAN
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 27,663 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 27,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2025 27,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 4 Jul 2024 27,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle rusty in places

Pass 17 Jul 2023 26,791 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 26,427 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes bolted to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 26,427 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes bolted to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 26,375 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2021 26,375 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Aug 2019 26,294 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 26,293 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 25,977 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 25,977 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 25,845 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 25,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 25,532 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 25,371 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Rust hole in floor but not within prescribed areas

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear differential is leaking oil

Fail 3 Aug 2015 25,360 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Rust hole in floor but not within prescribed areas

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear differential is leaking oil

Pass 9 Jul 2014 24,990 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 24,990 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2009 24,977 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 24,974 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 24,933 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 24,929 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 24,732 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 24,729 miles

Nearside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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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A605 BAN is a 1984 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 A605 BAN, 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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A605 BAN is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 26 January 1984.

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