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PGH 504Y

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

211 mi
Last recorded211 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGH 504Y
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 211 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 99,876 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 99,534 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 99,059 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 98,840 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 98,599 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 98,287 miles

Excessive corrosion NSF Floor/Inner sill not within a prescribed area

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 98,277 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Excessive corrosion NSF Floor/Inner sill not within a prescribed area

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 98,044 miles

Excessive Corrosion to NSF Chassis and various other non-prescribed areas

Offside Front tyre has damaged sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2016 97,775 miles

Offside Front tyre has damaged sidewall

corrosion to various non-prescribed areas

Pass 15 Oct 2015 97,435 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 18 Oct 2014 97,146 miles

Inner Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to nearside front chassis rail

Fail 7 Oct 2013 96,933 miles

Both front brake hoses starting to perrish

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

Severe corrosion NSF Chassis not within prescribed area

Pass 7 Oct 2013 96,933 miles

Both front brake hoses starting to perrish

Severe corrosion NSF Chassis not within prescribed area

Pass 16 Oct 2012 96,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Rear floor weakend by corrosion Within 30cm of spring mountings N/S and O/S/R.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 96,438 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

OSF Brake hose perrished

Fail 11 Oct 2011 96,395 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Both front brake pipes corroded

OSF Brake hose perrished

Pass 11 Oct 2010 96,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 96,055 miles

corrosion to both front doors

low effrt recorded from o/s/r service brake

n/s/f chassis corroded

slight play in os/f wheel bearing

Fail 27 Oct 2009 96,052 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to both front doors

low effrt recorded from o/s/r service brake

n/s/f chassis corroded

slight play in os/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Oct 2008 95,759 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 95,747 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 94,340 miles

O/S/F Top cross panel corroded

Rear seat belts ITems not tested due to child seats fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2007 94,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

O/S/F Top cross panel corroded

Rear seat belts ITems not tested due to child seats fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2006 90,233 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 90,233 miles

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

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

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

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

NSF chassis rail corroded through

OSF tyre sidewall damaged

Rear seat belts not tested due to child seats

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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PGH 504Y is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 1983 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,621 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 PGH 504Y, 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 43 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PGH 504Y registered?

PGH 504Y is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 July 1983.

Is PGH 504Y safe to buy?

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