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BGW 537T

1979 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

65,435 mi
Last recorded65,435 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGW 537T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 65,435 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2022 65,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 May 2020 64,944 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 64,932 miles

brake pedal has long travel

Fail 20 Jul 2018 64,921 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

brake pedal has long travel

Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,844 miles

Alternator charge light glowing

Corrosion along N/S & O/S lower outer sills

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2016 64,726 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 64,238 miles

Advise to check front suspension noise

Fail 5 Sep 2014 64,237 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2013 64,128 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Corrosion to N/S/R sill

Corrosion to O/S/F Sill /Wing area

Pass 21 Aug 2012 63,474 miles

High level stop light has two bulbs out

N/S & O/S outer sills rusty

There is a disconnected wire by battery ?

There is a hole in N/S/R inner wing at top

There is a hole on O/S/F inner sill

There is rust on O/S/F inner wing low

Trere is a hole N/S/F inner floor area

Fail 17 Aug 2012 63,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Has had battery acid leak

High level stop light has two bulbs out

N/S & O/S outer sills rusty

There is a disconnected wire by battery ?

There is a hole in N/S/R inner wing at top

There is a hole on O/S/F inner sill

There is rust on O/S/F inner wing low

Trere is a hole N/S/F inner floor area

Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,042 miles

Centre stop light has a bulb not working

Hole in N/S/F inner wing

Little play in O/S of steering rack

Suspect repair to O/S/R sill

Two holes in O/S/F sill

Fail 10 Aug 2011 63,026 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre stop light has a bulb not working

Hole in N/S/F inner wing

Little play in O/S of steering rack

Suspect repair to O/S/R sill

Two holes in O/S/F sill

Pass 18 Jun 2010 62,152 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 62,146 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

corrosion to nearside outer sill at rear

corrosion to offside outer sill at rear

Pass 9 Jul 2008 61,573 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 61,573 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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BGW 537T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1979 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 52,230 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 BGW 537T, 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 47 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BGW 537T registered?

BGW 537T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 January 1979.

Is BGW 537T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGW 537T shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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