MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Oil leak
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s/f both track rod ends rubbers split
Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
engine oil leak
no door mirrors
off side rear damper has a covering of oil
offside front wiper split
slight noise in rear wheel bearings
slight play in front wheel bearings and slight noise
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
bolt missing from gearbox x member
both top mounts (front) poor
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HFO 496 is a 1962 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 1962 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 42,115 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 HFO 496, 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 64 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HFO 496 registered?
HFO 496 is a 1962 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 June 1962.
Is HFO 496 safe to buy?
The MOT history for HFO 496 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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