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C15 BFH

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,456 mi
Last recorded11,456 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 BFH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 11,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 11,399 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 11,399 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 11,327 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 11,155 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x 2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 11,155 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt x 2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 11,141 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated x 2 (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 11,141 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated x 2 (2.2.D.2d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 11,098 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 11,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 May 2015 11,074 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 11,074 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 10,959 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 10,959 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 10,821 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 10,640 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 9,920 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 9,721 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 9,594 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 9,293 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

DAMAGE TO BONNET

Pass 9 Nov 2005 7,165 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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C15 BFH is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,647 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 C15 BFH, 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 40 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C15 BFH registered?

C15 BFH is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 April 1986.

Is C15 BFH safe to buy?

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