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JED 404V

1980 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

9,474 mi
Last recorded9,474 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 1980 Ford Capri59,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJED 404V
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2020 9,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorshut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Doorshut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Close to excessive (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Close to excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Offside and nearside rear inner wheelarches corroded

offside and nearside front inner wheelarches an lower "A" posts corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 9,384 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 88,916 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 8,883 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 99,627 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 May 2011 99,433 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 92,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

advise both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2009 80,718 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 74,909 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

both rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 16 May 2007 73,687 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 73,679 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 18 May 2006 71,578 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 71,574 miles

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Fail 11 May 2006 71,485 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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JED 404V is a 1980 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 JED 404V, 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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JED 404V is a 1980 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 May 1980.

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