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BFM 512W

1981 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,125 mi
Last recorded2,125 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFM 512W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 2,125 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 2,116 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 1,412 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 1,412 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2011 534 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2011 534 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 414 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 424 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 62 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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BFM 512W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 56,561 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 BFM 512W, 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 45 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 BFM 512W registered?

BFM 512W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 19 June 1981.

Is BFM 512W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFM 512W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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