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A704 WMM

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

23,507 mi
Last recorded23,507 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA704 WMM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 23,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to the nearside rear outer sill, rear valance, drivers door, nearside and offside front holed but not mot fail.

Fail 24 Sep 2025 23,503 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to the nearside rear outer sill, rear valance, drivers door, nearside and offside front holed but not mot fail.

Pass 18 Sep 2023 23,450 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

corrosion to both front inner wings but not mot fails

Fail 6 Sep 2023 23,391 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

corrosion to both front inner wings but not mot fails

Pass 18 Aug 2022 23,115 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 23,065 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 22,786 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 22,784 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2019 22,731 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring weak

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

steering tight at low speed

Fail 20 Aug 2019 22,721 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front coil spring weak

Nearside Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

steering tight at low speed

Pass 24 Aug 2018 22,667 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 22,623 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 22,604 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 22,547 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 22,402 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 22,402 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 22,026 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust slightly corroided

Pass 25 Aug 2012 21,228 miles

Offside rear tyre has a lowest tread of 3mm

Exhaust tailpipe is corroded

Front brake pads are rattling

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 21,228 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust tailpipe is corroded

Front brake pads are rattling

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre has a lowest tread of 3mm

Pass 15 Aug 2011 21,028 miles

Off/Front track rod end seal cup split

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 20,455 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 20,112 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Washers have low pressure

Fail 22 Aug 2009 20,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Washers have low pressure

Pass 9 Aug 2008 19,459 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 19,459 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 19,402 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 19,402 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006 17,960 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 17,960 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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A704 WMM is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 A704 WMM, 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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A704 WMM is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 December 1983.

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