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B42 UFJ

1984 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,164 mi
Last recorded43,164 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB42 UFJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 43,164 miles

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

Nearside Front braided flexy hose in poor condition

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded and holed

Nearside Rear anti roll bar bush incorrectly fitted

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

Offside Front seat back doesnt lift

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake backing plate appears damp

boot catch worn

both headlight beam patterns poor

both rear bump stops missing

clutch pedal cover loose

front shock absorbers worn

general underbody corrosion

speedo cable insecure

various oil leaks

Fail 19 Aug 2020 43,164 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front braided flexy hose in poor condition

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded and holed

Nearside Rear anti roll bar bush incorrectly fitted

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

Offside Front seat back doesnt lift

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake backing plate appears damp

boot catch worn

both headlight beam patterns poor

both rear bump stops missing

clutch pedal cover loose

front shock absorbers worn

general underbody corrosion

speedo cable insecure

various oil leaks

Pass 4 Apr 2019 41,459 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2018 40,181 miles

Nearside Front jacking point slight corrosion

Nearside sill slight corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2017 38,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all 4 tyres have cracking in side walls no cords exposed

slight damage to sill

Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,463 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded osr to nsr (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front wipers split on ends

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch has slight corrosion

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015
Fail 28 Feb 2015 36,480 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 35,988 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 34,855 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,855 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 34,449 miles

battery insecure

clutch pedel anti slip in secure

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jan 2012 34,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery insecure

clutch pedel anti slip in secure

Pass 5 Feb 2011 32,644 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 32,354 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 30,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 22,995 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 22,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 117,188 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 115,870 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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B42 UFJ is a 1984 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B42 UFJ, 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 B42 UFJ registered?

B42 UFJ is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 19 October 1984.

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