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B74 DSD

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,342 mi
Last recorded83,342 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB74 DSD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 83,342 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 83,110 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 82,478 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 81,556 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 81,486 miles

underside of vehicle covered in protective underseal

Pass 14 May 2020 81,175 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 81,010 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 80,781 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rails. (6.1.B.2)

os door frame corroded.

Fail 19 Jun 2017 80,779 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 79,906 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 79,906 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,824 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 78,617 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 74,134 miles

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.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 74,035 miles

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.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 71,114 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 71,108 miles

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?

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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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.

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