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B382 VLJ

2004 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,605 mi
Last recorded20,605 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB382 VLJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 20,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 20,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 20,485 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all anti roll bar rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both diff back plate and prop seals weeping

Gear box seal at prop end weeping

Slight weep from engine sump

Pass 14 Jun 2022 20,368 miles

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

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

rear diff noisey

Pass 4 Jun 2021 20,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear diff noisey

Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,002 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 15,389 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 14,440 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 14,440 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B382 VLJ is a 2004 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B382 VLJ, 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 22 years old, this Ford Capri is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B382 VLJ registered?

B382 VLJ is a 2004 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is B382 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B382 VLJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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