MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,836 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front brake pads slight movement.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front floor/inner wing corroded.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Service brake pedal slight travel.
Slight noise from rear transmission.
Steering colum universal joint slight play.
Front Registration plate damaged.
Nearside Front brake pads slight movement.
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear parking brake mechanism sticking slightly.
Nearside exhaust rubber mountings perished.
Offside Front inner wing/floor area corroded.
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Service brake pedal slight travel.
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Front Registration plate damaged.
Nearside Front brake pads slight movement.
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear parking brake mechanism sticking slightly.
Nearside exhaust rubber mountings perished.
Offside Front inner wing/floor area corroded.
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Service brake pedal slight travel.
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Coolant leak ()
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak ()
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
exhaust rubber mountings perished
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Coolant leak ()
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak ()
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
exhaust rubber mountings perished
Noise from rear transmission.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BSO 85Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
Across all 1983 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,621 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 BSO 85Y, 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 43 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BSO 85Y registered?
BSO 85Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 June 1983.
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