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LFL 470W

1981 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,186 mi
Last recorded72,186 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFL 470W
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 72,186 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 72,181 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2025 70,838 miles

Nearside Rear suspension mounting prescribed area slightly corroded

Offside Rear suspension mounting prescribed area slightly corroded

general surface corrosion underneath to body and suspension components

Fail 13 May 2025 70,813 miles

Brake cable insecure cable adjusting nuts worn/insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn in track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn in track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension mounting prescribed area slightly corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear suspension mounting prescribed area slightly corroded

general surface corrosion underneath to body and suspension components

Pass 14 May 2024 68,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Fail 14 May 2024 68,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Jun 2023 67,376 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Reversing lamps not working.

Pass 17 Jun 2022 65,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reverse lamps not working

Pass 7 Jun 2021 63,397 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front strut /rod bearing slight play

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 63,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front strut /rod bearing slight play

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 62,262 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil from engine

Fail 22 Jun 2020 62,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

n/s and o/s rear bump stops missing

slight oil from engine

Pass 25 Apr 2019 60,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear axle bump stop missing

brake pedal travel (advise brake check)

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Apr 2018 58,638 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 56,941 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 56,941 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 56,918 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 56,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

damage to offside sill

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2011 56,863 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 56,388 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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LFL 470W is a 1981 Ford Capri in Orange with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1981 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 56,561 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 LFL 470W, 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 45 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LFL 470W is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 April 1981.

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