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SFL 503R

1977 Ford Capri

Beige Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,769 mi
Last recorded46,769 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1977 Ford Capri48,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFL 503R
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 46,769 miles

oil residue on both rear back plates

oil residue on steering rack

play in steering rack

slight leak of gasses from exhaust

Fail 28 Jan 2017 46,769 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Braking system leaking master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

oil residue on both rear back plates

oil residue on steering rack

play in steering rack

slight leak from exhaust

Pass 15 Apr 2016 46,272 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,905 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Apr 2014 45,259 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 45,251 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 44,462 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

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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SFL 503R is a 1977 Ford Capri in Beige with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1977 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 48,504 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 SFL 503R, 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 49 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 SFL 503R registered?

SFL 503R is a 1977 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 July 1977.

Is SFL 503R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFL 503R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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