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FYX 300W

1980 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,911 mi
Last recorded66,911 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYX 300W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 66,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 64,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer corroded and minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Screenwash weak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 64,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer corroded and minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Screenwash weak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 63,767 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting bush /bearing has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Slight oil leak from rear of back axle differential

Pass 27 Sep 2022 62,959 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 62,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 62,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 61,500 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 60,356 miles

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Play in o/s/f suspension top mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 58,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 57,304 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 57,304 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 56,073 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 56,073 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 54,700 miles

Centre Front Inner brake pad approx 80% worn

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded centre rear brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box has slight / leak / corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 53,565 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 52,257 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 50,843 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 50,843 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 49,480 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 49,480 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 48,219 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 48,219 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 47,159 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Sep 2009 47,159 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 44,937 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 43,750 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 42,080 miles

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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FYX 300W is a 1980 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 59,462 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 FYX 300W, 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 46 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FYX 300W registered?

FYX 300W is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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