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C25 DAH

1986 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,986 mi
Last recorded46,986 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 DAH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 46,986 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body welded and covered in underseal

Fail 4 Jul 2025 46,986 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body welded and covered in underseal

Fail 30 May 2025 46,984 miles

Anti-roll bar insecurely attached locking tabs not fitted both sides (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted locking tabs for bolt miss or not locked over.both sides (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Body work welded and coved in under seal not allowing full inspection

Hazard light bulb not working

Hazard warning switch faulty flashes on and off (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security by spring hanger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front brake pads anti rattle springs missing

Offside Front wing not welded to body as intended

Pass 12 Aug 2023 44,842 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL ()

Fail 31 Jul 2023 44,835 miles

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative Both (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL ()

Pass 5 Jul 2022 44,812 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 44,547 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 44,174 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 44,172 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 44,138 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 44,137 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 44,086 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 44,004 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,455 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 40,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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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C25 DAH is a 1986 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C25 DAH, 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 C25 DAH registered?

C25 DAH is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 May 1986.

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