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1983 Ford Capri 2.0L Petrol · A853 BCH

A853 BCH

1983 Ford Capri (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1983. Recorded mileage 69,421 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/05/2024
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1983
Engine
1993cc

A853 BCH Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2023
  • 69,421 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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A853 BCH Mileage History

  1. 03/05/202268,762 mi
  2. 05/05/202369,417 mi+655 mi
  3. 16/05/202369,421 mi+4 mi

Average of roughly 637 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

A853 BCH MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Ford Capri (A853 BCH) between May 2022 and May 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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