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B544 YEV

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

28,636 mi
Last recorded28,636 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB544 YEV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 28,636 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 28,302 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 26,868 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 25,227 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 25,227 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 18,407 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 18,407 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel cylinder leaking (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2018 11,685 miles

Offside Front Tyre has cuts to tread

Offside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 19 Mar 2018 11,685 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has cuts to tread

Offside Front Tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 19 Apr 2017 105,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 5,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 98,427 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 98,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 97,834 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 97,833 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 96,207 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 93,443 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 88,746 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 82,247 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 78,051 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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B544 YEV is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B544 YEV, 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 B544 YEV registered?

B544 YEV is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 September 1984.

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