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PFJ 663M

1974 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

31,664 mi
Last recorded31,664 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFJ 663M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 31,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 31,633 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 31,603 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 31,601 miles

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 31,589 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 31,541 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 31,451 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 31,451 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 31,397 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 31,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,310 miles

inner wing holed by towing eye n/s/f

Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,186 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 31,186 miles

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

Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,052 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 30,993 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,944 miles

Main beam warning light, panel lights and steering lock is to be introduced as MOT test items from April / May 2012

Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,622 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 30,306 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 30,306 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 29,987 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,914 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 29,788 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 29,783 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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PFJ 663M is a 1974 Ford Capri in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1974 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 51,658 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 PFJ 663M, 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 52 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PFJ 663M registered?

PFJ 663M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 March 1974.

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