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B57 YGK

1984 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

15,663 mi
Last recorded15,663 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB57 YGK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 15,663 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 15,240 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 13,360 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 13,356 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 13,356 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 13,354 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 13,354 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 13,350 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 13,350 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 13,332 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE NEEDS CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT

OFF SIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER IS WEAK

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CLOSE TO FRONT SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 13,332 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH LAMPS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE NEEDS CHECK AND ADJUSTMENT

OFF SIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER IS WEAK

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CLOSE TO FRONT SPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 13,273 miles

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

OFF SIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER IS WEAK

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CLOSE TO REAR MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 13,259 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CLOSE TO OFF SIDE FRONT COIL SPRING MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

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

OFF SIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER IS WEAK

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion FLOOR AREA (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CLOSE TO REAR MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 13,234 miles

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

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL STARTING TO CRACK

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear SHOCKABSORBER WEAK

Pass 25 Aug 2015 12,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUSPENSION MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER IS WEAK

Fail 25 Aug 2015 12,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUSPENSION MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER IS WEAK

Pass 30 Aug 2014 10,782 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL STARTING TO CRACK

SUSPECT SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM OFF SIDE REAR HALF SHAFT SEAL

Fail 21 Aug 2014 10,644 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 17 Aug 2013 8,778 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 6,683 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 6,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front outter sill corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2011 4,589 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 2,251 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 99,790 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front bonnet retaining device arear corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

offside inner sill corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2009 99,790 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front bonnet retaining device arear corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2008 96,443 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

offside front floor corrored

Pass 29 Aug 2007 92,439 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 92,439 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 83,279 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 83,279 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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B57 YGK is a 1984 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 B57 YGK, 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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B57 YGK is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 August 1984.

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