MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,751 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Upper mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Upper mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Both sides wheel arch slight corrosion
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Outer sill slight corrosion
Offside Outer sill slight corrosion
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides (8.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Outer sill slight corrosion
Offside Outer sill slight corrosion
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Various oil leak
ENGINE OIL LEAK
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
ENGINE OIL LEAK
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
o/s/r fog light bulb not working at time of test
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
o/s/r fog light bulb not working at time of test
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
bootlid slight corrosion
n/s/r body wing slight corrosion
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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YYD 530S is a 1978 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1978 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 53,846 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 YYD 530S, 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 48 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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YYD 530S is a 1978 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 January 1978.
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