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BMA 450W

1981 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,572 mi
Last recorded48,572 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMA 450W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 48,572 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 48,452 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 48,273 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 48,111 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Fail 21 Aug 2017 48,091 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion to fuel pipes

Pass 26 Aug 2016 47,926 miles

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s front floors

Fail 16 Aug 2016 47,907 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s front floors

Pass 10 Sep 2015 47,717 miles

n/s and o/s front brake disc slightly pitted

n/s and o/s outer sills have slight corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2015 47,708 miles

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

n/s and o/s front brake disc slightly pitted

n/s and o/s outer sills have slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2014 47,259 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 46,990 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 46,754 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 46,548 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 46,389 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 46,280 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 46,242 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 46,213 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 46,178 miles

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

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

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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BMA 450W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BMA 450W, 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.

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What year was BMA 450W registered?

BMA 450W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 26 June 1981.

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