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A142 GFK

1983 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,652 mi
Last recorded5,652 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Capri55,621 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA142 GFK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 5,652 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 3,534 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 2,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 2,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2021 1,673 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 1,310 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 689 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 99,971 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 99,970 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 99,646 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 99,631 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 99,581 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 99,452 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 99,437 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 98,913 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 98,216 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 98,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 94,258 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 94,258 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 82,972 miles

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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A142 GFK is a 1983 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1983 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 55,621 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 A142 GFK, 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 43 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A142 GFK registered?

A142 GFK is a 1983 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 August 1983.

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