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EDX 114Y

1983 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

62,055 mi
Last recorded62,055 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDX 114Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 62,055 miles

Steering column U/J slight play

Pass 14 Apr 2023 60,879 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

rear fog light waring light not lighting up

Fail 14 Apr 2023 60,879 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

rear fog light waring light not lighting up

Pass 20 Apr 2022 60,669 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 59,234 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 59,234 miles

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture crossover pipe axle (1.1.11 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 57,956 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 57,256 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 57,256 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 55,634 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 55,621 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

o/s and n/s front floors/footwells corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 54,513 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 53,165 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

very slight binding on N/S F brake

Pass 19 Jan 2006 53,165 miles

very slight binding on N/S F brake

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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EDX 114Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 EDX 114Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EDX 114Y registered?

EDX 114Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 June 1983.

Is EDX 114Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDX 114Y shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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