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B944 MMY

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

74,322 mi
Last recorded74,322 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB944 MMY
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 74,322 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 73,184 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 71,837 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 70,197 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 68,015 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 64,410 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 63,976 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 62,709 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 51,168 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,697 miles

only driver seat fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2016 48,610 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 43,837 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 39,514 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 20,412 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 10,445 miles

Oil leak

advise os engine mount bolt loose

Fail 13 Sep 2011 10,440 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Oil leak

advise os engine mount bolt loose

Pass 5 Jul 2010 2,273 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2010 2,018 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 76,744 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 75,687 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 75,687 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 74,460 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 73,047 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 73,047 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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B944 MMY is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 B944 MMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B944 MMY registered?

B944 MMY is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 15 March 1985.

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