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KVG 473A

1963 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,270 mi
Last recorded97,270 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2024
Typical for 1963 Ford Capri51,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVG 473A
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1963
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2024 97,270 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 97,006 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 96,912 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 96,382 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 95,994 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 95,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front ferrule corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2019 95,963 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front ferrule corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 95,504 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 95,055 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 95,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 93,145 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 91,689 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 90,352 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 90,344 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 87,540 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 87,533 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 84,451 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 82,922 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 82,796 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 82,716 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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KVG 473A is a 1963 Ford Capri in White with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1963 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 51,235 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 KVG 473A, 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 63 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KVG 473A registered?

KVG 473A is a 1963 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 June 1963.

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