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B65 LLX

1985 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,223 mi
Last recorded90,223 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB65 LLX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 90,223 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 89,963 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 89,855 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 89,142 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 88,732 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 88,343 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 87,998 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2017 87,373 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2016 87,209 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 86,556 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 85,826 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 85,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2012 84,498 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 83,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2010 81,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2010 81,794 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2009 80,434 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 80,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 14 May 2008 77,150 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 77,150 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 75,828 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2007 75,818 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

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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B65 LLX is a 1985 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B65 LLX, 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 B65 LLX registered?

B65 LLX is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 March 1985.

Is B65 LLX safe to buy?

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