MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,327 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear signs of an oil leak at rear of brake drum suspect diff seal
Brake pipe slightly corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Handbrake travel
Slight play to steering rack ends
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
STARTER MOTOR NOT WORKING EVERY TIME
Centre Rear Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FMT 552J is a 1970 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 FMT 552J, 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 FMT 552J registered?
FMT 552J is a 1970 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 December 1970.
Is FMT 552J safe to buy?
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