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C133 AHW

1985 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

28,342 mi
Last recorded28,342 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC133 AHW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 28,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 27,121 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

nearside wing slightly insecure.

offside front corner section missing.

Pass 23 Jan 2023 27,099 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front corner section of bumper missing

n/s/f wing slightly insecure

oil leak from final drive unit

Fail 24 Oct 2022 27,095 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in Offside Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Under Dash (4.11 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Coolant temp Inop

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wing has hole inside engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 26,990 miles

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

Central Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 26,020 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 25,729 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 25,728 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above diff (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 25,305 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 25,296 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 24,651 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket repaired, but not inappropriately nut has sheared off but shackle is welded in place (2.4.A.2)

both rear exhaust mounting rubbers split

Fail 19 Oct 2016 24,651 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket repaired, but not inappropriately nut has sheared off but shackle is welded in place (2.4.A.2)

both rear exhaust mounting rubbers split

Pass 16 Oct 2014 24,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from rear axle differential

Fail 16 Oct 2014 24,612 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from rear axle differential

Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,537 miles

Nearside front tyre wall showing signs of cracking

Fail 26 Mar 2012 24,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre wall showing signs of cracking

Pass 6 Apr 2011 24,304 miles

ALL TYRE WALLS IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 24,304 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ALL TYRE WALLS IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,287 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 23,331 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/R lower shackle pin secured by weld not nut

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 22,746 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Upper 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r lower shackle pin secured by weld not nut

Pass 7 Oct 2006 10,374 miles

excess corrosion in front floors and inner arches †corosion in front outer wings by spring mounts

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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C133 AHW is a 1985 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 C133 AHW, 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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C133 AHW is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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