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HKZ 447

1980 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

40,194 mi
Last recorded40,194 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHKZ 447
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 40,194 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 39,374 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 37,851 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 35,774 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 34,953 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 34,915 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 34,902 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2018 34,815 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 34,815 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2017 34,562 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 34,549 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush anti role bar/link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 33,699 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 33,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chssis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 32,308 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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HKZ 447 is a 1980 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 HKZ 447, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HKZ 447?

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What year was HKZ 447 registered?

HKZ 447 is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 May 1980.

Is HKZ 447 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HKZ 447 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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