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B965 PDD

1985 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

74,629 mi
Last recorded74,629 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB965 PDD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 74,629 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 73,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear service brake slightly slow to react but not seriously affecting performance

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 73,447 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 73,445 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 73,415 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 73,414 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 73,399 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 73,310 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,095 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 72,107 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 71,631 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 71,381 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 71,088 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 70,717 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 68,807 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 68,500 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

corrosion starting on offside rear floor pan

nearside rear tyre has a slight indentation on outter side wall.

slight play in both steering rack arms

Pass 19 May 2008 67,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension conponents.

Pass 22 May 2007 66,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leaks.

front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Pass 16 May 2006 63,776 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advised slight corrosion to offside rear floor

advised slight play to steering rack ends

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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B965 PDD is a 1985 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 B965 PDD, 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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B965 PDD is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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