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1,933 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
under side slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
under side slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
drivers door corroded by upper hinge
nearside front inner wheel arch corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside front inner wheel arch area corroded
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside front inner wheel arch area corroded
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Body pillar insecure (6.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Body component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Body component likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing by anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sills both side s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear suspension front hangers (5.3.6 (a) (i))
underside extensive corrosion
Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Damage to Nearside Rear Quarter Panel
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spring Hanger Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Spring Hanger Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Body has slight corrosion chassis and under floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis at front of spring eye mounting (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear tyre cracking
on road test slight imbalance felt on front brakes
rear exhaust box tail pipe missing and baffles loose inside box
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall split to cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake slight binding
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis fixing for spring front eye (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear tyre , cracked sidewall and tread
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and underside rusty (2.4.A.3)
exhaust tail pipe missing and baffles loose in expansion box
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre side wall badly split (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive small hole in out rigger (2.4.A.3)
damage to nearside door, wing and rear panel
exhaust rattle and tail pipe missing
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Slight play in steering rack (Both sides)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Slight play in steering rack (Both sides)
Oil leak
rack and pinion worn but serviceable
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
rack and pinion worn but serviceable
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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C421 ANW is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.
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 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 C421 ANW, 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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C421 ANW is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1985.
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