MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,916 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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oil leak
slight corrosion to all metal brake pipes
slight corrosion to underside of vehicle
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/f tyre has a cut but not deepenough to reach the cords
oil leak
wipers smear
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/f tyre has a cut but not deepenough to reach the cords
oil leak
wipers smear
battery insecure / o/s/f tyre wearing on edges /
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
battery insecure / o/s/f tyre wearing on edges /
slight smear from wipers †cracking/perrishing to various suspension bushes †all tyres starting to wear on edges †surface corrosion to various brake pipes †perrishing to brake hoses †previous welding repairs carried out
stone chip in screen †exhaust system corroded †engine oil leaks †slight play in steering system
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight smear from wipers †cracking/perrishing to various suspension bushes †all tyres starting to wear on edges †surface corrosion to various brake pipes †perrishing to brake hoses †previous welding repairs carried out
stone chip in screen †exhaust system corroded †engine oil leaks †slight play in steering system
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VVF 572X is a 1981 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VVF 572X, 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 VVF 572X registered?
VVF 572X is a 1981 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 September 1981.
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