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FFL 525Y

1983 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

49,601 mi
Last recorded49,601 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFL 525Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 49,601 miles

Sill(s) corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel arche(s) corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 49,510 miles

Sills corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 49,508 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Drivers door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Sills corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 49,432 miles

rad leaking

Fail 9 Mar 2016 49,431 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rad leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,417 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 49,381 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 49,381 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,166 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 49,166 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,848 miles

offside front tyre perished 165/80/13

Fail 8 Mar 2012 48,847 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

offside front tyre perished 165/80/13

Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,481 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 48,478 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 47,250 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 47,249 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

offside front tyre perrished

slight play in both front w/brgs

Pass 17 Mar 2009 46,228 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 45,177 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 45,157 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 45,160 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 45,153 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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FFL 525Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FFL 525Y, 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 FFL 525Y registered?

FFL 525Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 May 1983.

Is FFL 525Y safe to buy?

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