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SEH 550N

1974 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

52,959 mi
Last recorded52,959 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEH 550N
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 52,959 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 48,609 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 45,843 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 45,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 40,942 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 40,937 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 36,045 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 30,236 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 29,449 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 73,190 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 73,171 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 70,831 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 70,390 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 70,390 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak from gear box end seal

slight play in compliance bushes

slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 4 Apr 2009 68,554 miles

DIFICULT TO ASSESS UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE DUE TO HEAVY UNDERSEAL

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2009 68,554 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

DIFICULT TO ASSESS UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE DUE TO HEAVY UNDERSEAL

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2009 68,480 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

DIFICULT TO ASSESS UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE DUE TO HEAVY UNDERSEAL

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2008 66,956 miles

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

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

front lower panel holed

nearside front inner wing panel corroded

slight stiffness at offside front wheel

Fail 20 Feb 2008 66,953 miles

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

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

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

front lower panel holed

nearside front inner wing panel corroded

slight stiffness at offside front wheel

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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SEH 550N is a 1974 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SEH 550N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SEH 550N registered?

SEH 550N is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1974.

Is SEH 550N safe to buy?

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