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B202 LMX

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

29,913 mi
Last recorded29,913 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2007
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB202 LMX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2007 29,913 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 29,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 7,642 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 7,642 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 29,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 27,278 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 27,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

o/s f floor corroded by jacking point

Fail 3 Mar 2006 27,257 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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B202 LMX is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1985 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 56,904 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 B202 LMX, 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 41 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B202 LMX registered?

B202 LMX is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 January 1985.

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