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B500 AOA

1984 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,207 mi
Last recorded94,207 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB500 AOA
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 94,207 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 93,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear slight oil leak half shaft

Fail 29 Jan 2024 93,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear slight oil leak half shaft

Pass 11 Nov 2022 92,293 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 91,167 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 90,406 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 90,404 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 89,170 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner door (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Oil leak hub ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Jan 2018 89,158 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner door (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Oil leak hub ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 87,179 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 85,296 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 85,293 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing both (5.1.1)

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 84,308 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 81,768 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,892 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 79,892 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 78,051 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 78,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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B500 AOA is a 1984 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B500 AOA, 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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B500 AOA is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1984.

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