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C154 BVM

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

94,845 mi
Last recorded94,845 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC154 BVM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 94,845 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 94,827 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 94,813 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 94,781 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in front of front leaf spring mounting. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 94,517 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 94,258 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 93,381 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 93,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 93,358 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

exhaust centre boxes,3 rubber mountings deteriorating

Pass 16 Oct 2012 93,127 miles

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

exhaust rubber mounting slightly detiriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2012 93,126 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust rubber mounting slightly detiriorated

Pass 29 Apr 2011 92,007 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 91,683 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 91,354 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2009 91,354 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2008 91,047 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 91,015 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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C154 BVM is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 C154 BVM, 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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C154 BVM is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 19 November 1985.

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