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B73 EOP

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,627 mi
Last recorded68,627 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB73 EOP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 68,627 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 68,176 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 67,218 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 66,674 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 66,281 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 65,896 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 65,734 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 64,989 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 64,064 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 63,245 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 61,628 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,628 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 58,818 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 57,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 57,976 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 57,287 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 56,203 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 56,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coolant leak

headlamp flash n/w

o/s head lamp cowl corroded

oil leak rear axle

some brake pipes greese coated

Fail 23 Jun 2010 56,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

coolant leak

headlamp flash n/w

o/s head lamp cowl corroded

oil leak rear axle

some brake pipes greese coated

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,697 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 55,694 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 55,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B73 EOP is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 B73 EOP, 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 B73 EOP registered?

B73 EOP is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 June 1985.

Is B73 EOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B73 EOP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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