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B305 YDE

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

31,408 mi
Last recorded31,408 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB305 YDE
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 31,408 miles

No bumpers fitted at time of test

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 31,056 miles

CORROSION IN BOTH FRONT TOP INNER WING/FLITCH AREA (OUTSIDE TESTABLE ZONE)

SLIGHT CORROSION IN BOTH REAR CHASSIS

Fail 2 Aug 2019 31,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLITCH PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

CORROSION IN BOTH FRONT TOP INNER WING/FLITCH AREA (OUTSIDE TESTABLE ZONE)

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

SLIGHT CORROSION IN BOTH REAR CHASSIS

Fail 3 Sep 2016 31,036 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 30,733 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)

corrosion in nearside front chassis(borderline recommend attention sought)

corrosion in vehicle generally

Fail 30 Jul 2015 30,715 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

corrosion in vehicle generally

Pass 23 Oct 2013 37,334 miles

All 4 tyres moderately perished but no chord exposed at present

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion nearside front chassis not within perscribed area

Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Surface corrosion offside rear floor near perscribed area

Fail 18 Oct 2013 27,314 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

All 4 tyres moderately perished but no chord exposed at present

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion nearside front chassis not within perscribed area

Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Surface corrosion offside rear floor near perscribed area

Pass 5 Dec 2009 24,244 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion in nearside front chassis

rear brakes would benifit attention

Fail 8 Oct 2008 19,741 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

borderline wear in nearside front track control arm inner & centre mounting bushes

corrosion in both front floors (outside testable zone)

deterioration in offside front track control arm centre mounting bush

excessive corrosion in nearside front chassis (outside testable zone)

slight corrosion in offside rear chassis

Pass 8 Oct 2008 19,741 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

borderline wear in nearside front track control arm inner & centre mounting bushes

corrosion in both front floors (outside testable zone)

deterioration in offside front track control arm centre mounting bush

excessive corrosion in nearside front chassis (outside testable zone)

slight corrosion in offside rear chassis

Pass 5 Oct 2007 18,356 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advanced corrosion in offside front flitch panel

advanced corrosion in offside rear chassis(offside rear leaf spring rear mounting area)

corrosion in offside front floor pan

front brake discs out of true

nearside front chassis/chassis leg corroded and holed(attention required)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 18,348 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front chassis/chassis leg corroded and holed(attention required)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 11,760 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 6,403 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 6,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

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

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

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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B305 YDE is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 B305 YDE, 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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B305 YDE is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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