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B975 GAV

1985 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 5733cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

8,633 mi
Last recorded8,633 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB975 GAV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,733cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 8,633 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 8,623 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 8,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 7,981 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 7,717 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 7,468 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component high pressure pipe (2.1.5 (a))

small oil leak and transmission oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2019 7,111 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 6,884 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 6,579 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 6,005 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 5,660 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 5,353 miles

both rear tyres are close to legal limit (will need attention soon)

slight oil dampness under engine area

Pass 6 Jul 2013 5,072 miles

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

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

both front tyres are starting to perish heavily in places

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Jul 2012 4,863 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2011 4,546 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 4,151 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 4,132 miles

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 3,584 miles

Oil leak

both front tyre side walls cracking

slight play in nearside front wheel

slight side to side play in nearside rear wheel

Pass 23 Feb 2008 3,239 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 2,754 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 2,303 miles

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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B975 GAV is a 1985 Ford Capri in Grey with a 5,733cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 B975 GAV, 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 B975 GAV registered?

B975 GAV is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 June 1985.

Is B975 GAV safe to buy?

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