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FTW 780T

1979 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

57,972 mi
Last recorded57,972 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1979 Ford Capri52,230 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFTW 780T
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 57,972 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 57,669 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 57,194 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2023 57,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 56,955 miles

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

Offside Front floor under foot well slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 56,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front floor under foot well slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 56,662 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 56,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 56,085 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 55,733 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 55,415 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 55,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 55,092 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 54,539 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 53,660 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 53,660 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 53,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has cracks in but not considered excessive

Pass 1 May 2010 51,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 51,762 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FTW 780T is a 1979 Ford Capri in Gold with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 52,230 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 FTW 780T, 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 47 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FTW 780T registered?

FTW 780T is a 1979 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 April 1979.

Is FTW 780T safe to buy?

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