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OUJ 627X

1981 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

23,447 mi
Last recorded23,447 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUJ 627X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 23,447 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 23,448 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 22,090 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2023 22,090 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 21,397 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 21,264 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 21,188 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 21,187 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 21,044 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 20,831 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside front lower (2.2.C.1c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 20,461 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside front lower (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 20,014 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside front lower (2.2.C.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 20,014 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside front lower (2.2.C.1c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 19,575 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2011 19,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 19,119 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering requires more effort on right turn than left

Fail 14 May 2009 19,119 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering requires more effort on right turn than left

Pass 2 May 2008 18,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2008 18,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight noise both front wheel bearings

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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OUJ 627X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 OUJ 627X, 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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What year was OUJ 627X registered?

OUJ 627X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 October 1981.

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