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B402 GWJ

1984 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

34,570 mi
Last recorded34,570 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB402 GWJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 34,570 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 34,568 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 34,411 miles

entire under-body protected in waxoyl under-seal.

Pass 12 Sep 2018 34,398 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 34,372 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 34,323 miles

under side of car shows signs of being left standing ie very dry

Fail 6 Sep 2013 34,323 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 34,317 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2011 34,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 34,285 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,035 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front seats slightly loose

damage and corrosion to both sills in and out

faint smell of fuel around fuel tank area

loud klunk heard from around nsf coil spring mount

nsr bump stop rubber missing

signs of damage/corrosion /repairs to both front floor pans

Fail 1 Mar 2010 33,035 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front seats slightly loose

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

damage and corrosion to both sills in and out

faint smell of fuel around fuel tank area

high handbrake travel close to limits

loud klunk heard from around nsf coil spring mount

nsr bump stop rubber missing

signs of damage/corrosion /repairs to both front floor pans

some sideways movement on handbrake lever close to limits

Pass 28 Jan 2009 20,276 miles

Welding done from inside vehicle

Fail 22 Jan 2009 20,276 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 18,949 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 17,534 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 17,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B402 GWJ is a 1984 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 B402 GWJ, 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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What year was B402 GWJ registered?

B402 GWJ is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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