MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,378 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak ()
oil leak
radiator in poor condition
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
brake pipes in engine bay corroding
coolant leak
offside front jacking point corroded
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead/ inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
brake pipes in engine bay corroding
coolant leak
offside front jacking point corroded
oil leak
radiator in poor condition
Oil leak
both rear spring hangers have corrosion to the structure of the vehicle adjacent to the prescribed area
front anitroll bar mounts corroded at crossmember
nearside sill corroded
offside front outrigger corroded
offside sill corroded
parking brake compensator pivot worn
Nail in nearside rear tyre
offside rear sill corroded
offside track rod end siezed
oil leak
oil leaking onto exhaust
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
offside rear sill corroded
Oil leak
offside track rod end siezed
oil leaking onto exhaust
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Oil leak
gearbox bell housing bolt loose
nearside and offside outer sill corroded
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Oil leak
gearbox bell housing bolt loose
nearside and offside outer sill corroded
Oil leak
Rear diff has an oil leak
nearside and offside rear outer sills slight corrosion
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
Rear diff has an oil leak
nearside and offside rear outer sills slight corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
nearside section of bulkhead corroded
nearside sill corroded
offside sill corroded
Oil leak
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
body fractured at boot hinge mountings
nearside bulk head corroded
underbody has had a generous coat of underseal, making assesment of corrosion impossible
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
body fractured at boot hinge mountings
nearside bulk head corroded
underbody has had a generous coat of underseal, making assesment of corrosion impossible
streering column lower bush worn
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
under side has thick coat of under seal
see previous test
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine oil leak
oil leak from rear axle
slight movement in both front track control arm inner bushes
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
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FGW 404J is a 1970 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1970 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 43,121 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 FGW 404J, 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 56 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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FGW 404J is a 1970 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 December 1970.
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