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GHU 555N

1974 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 3100cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,702 mi
Last recorded56,702 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGHU 555N
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 56,702 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 56,454 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 55,277 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 54,317 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 53,141 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2019 52,084 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 51,519 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 51,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 50,357 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 49,454 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,739 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 48,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 48,721 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 48,683 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 48,683 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2008 48,636 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 48,159 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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GHU 555N is a 1974 Ford Capri in Red with a 3,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1974 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 51,658 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GHU 555N, 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 52 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GHU 555N?

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What year was GHU 555N registered?

GHU 555N is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 November 1974.

Is GHU 555N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GHU 555N shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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