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FGW 404J

1970 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,378 mi
Last recorded59,378 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1970 Ford Capri43,121 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGW 404J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 59,378 miles

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 ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 58,508 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2016 58,504 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 57,580 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 56,610 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear sill corroded

offside track rod end siezed

oil leak

oil leaking onto exhaust

Fail 17 Jun 2014 56,603 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 55,655 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2013 55,650 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,708 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 54,701 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 53,856 miles

Oil leak

Rear diff has an oil leak

nearside and offside rear outer sills slight corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2011 53,854 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 53,071 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 52,274 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 52,271 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,483 miles

streering column lower bush worn

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

under side has thick coat of under seal

Pass 22 Jun 2007 50,466 miles

see previous test

Fail 18 Jun 2007 50,464 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 49,561 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 49,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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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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What year was FGW 404J registered?

FGW 404J is a 1970 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 December 1970.

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