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UFC 700X

1981 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,030 mi
Last recorded86,030 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Capri56,561 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUFC 700X
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 86,030 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4x tyres inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF & OSF chassis legs and inner wings corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner sills corroded and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle undersealed front - rear

Pass 28 Mar 2025 85,724 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

full vehicle under sealed

Fail 28 Mar 2025 85,724 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

full vehicle under sealed

Pass 6 Feb 2019 85,214 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 85,079 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight power steering fluid leak from rack

Fail 18 Jun 2015 85,079 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight power steering fluid leak from rack

Pass 5 Feb 2014 85,028 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 85,028 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 85,027 miles

all four tyers side walls are slighty cracking

o/s middle exhaust box inside baffle loose

Fail 1 Oct 2012 85,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all four tyer side walls cracking

o/s middle exhaust box inside baffle loose

Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,319 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 82,067 miles

Oil leak

general corrosion underside

light perishing fuel cap seal

offside floor holed [not within 30 cm]

play in rear antiroll bar bushes

slight play in steering column

Pass 23 Sep 2009 82,067 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 82,055 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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UFC 700X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UFC 700X, 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 UFC 700X registered?

UFC 700X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 November 1981.

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