MOT Status
ValidMileage
83,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak water pump ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
underside of vehicle covered in protective underseal
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal more then one place (5.3.6 (a) (i))
corrosion to floor pans
corrosion to upper valance and front cross member on limit
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails. (6.1.B.2)
os door frame corroded.
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
steering column play
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nsf brake hose touching suspension legg and wearing
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside door corroded at top hinge area.
Offside rear tyre sidewall perished.
Stain on fuel tank.No visable leaks at time of test.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside door corroded at top hinge area.
Offside rear tyre sidewall perished.
Stain on fuel tank.No visable leaks at time of test.
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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B74 DSD is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 B74 DSD, 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 B74 DSD registered?
B74 DSD is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 8 February 1985.
Is B74 DSD safe to buy?
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