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B674 AKE

1985 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,618 mi
Last recorded56,618 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB674 AKE
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 56,618 miles

Nearside Rear spring corroded

Offside Rear spring corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2021 56,002 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 56,002 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Hitting under side (6.1.2 (a))

Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 55,929 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2020 55,929 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 51,821 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 51,821 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 50,927 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 50,927 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty /insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 49,840 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 49,837 miles

Fuel tank leaking LEAKING BY SENDER UNIT (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR PAN (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR PAN (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 47,496 miles

nearside front chassis rail corroded

nearside front floor pan next to inner sill corroded

offside front floor pan next to inner sill corroded

offside front lower part of front wing corroded

offside rear outer sill at bottom of wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 44,862 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 40,185 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 35,621 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 31,482 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 28,612 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 28,714 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 28,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

handbrake travel needs adjustment

rear brakes have slight judder and imballance

Pass 29 Apr 2006 25,128 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 25,128 miles

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

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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B674 AKE is a 1985 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 56,904 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 B674 AKE, 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 41 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B674 AKE registered?

B674 AKE is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 June 1985.

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