MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,047 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
underside of vehicle has slight corrosion
Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Both front split pins missing from anti roll bar (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pins (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pins (2.1.3 (d))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
underside of vehicle has slight corrosion
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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B312 BJN is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1985 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 56,904 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 B312 BJN, 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 41 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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B312 BJN is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 February 1985.
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