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C324 FOX

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

5,711 mi
Last recorded5,711 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC324 FOX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 5,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 5,703 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine oil leak

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

Nearside Front Floor corroded

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion X2 holes (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Floor corroded

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch has excessive corrosion but not effecting steering, suspension or brakes

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre wall cracking

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

Rear Exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2015 2,994 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 2,994 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 99,375 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 99,353 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 96,209 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 96,209 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 93,341 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 93,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 89,464 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 89,440 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 86,825 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

corrosion not through all skins n/s/r inner sill + rear chasssis rails

corrosion o/s/f floor pan not in a prescribed area

engine oil leak

knocking steering column

n/s steering rack boot perishing

o/s/r inner wheel arch undersealed

some play in bottom steering u/j

some steering free play

Fail 7 Sep 2009 86,816 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres heavily perished on sidewalls

corrosion not through all skins n/s/r inner sill + rear chassis rails

corrosion o/s/f floor pan not in a prescribed area

engine oil leak

knocking from steering column

n/s steering rack boot perishing

some play in bottom steering u/j

some steering free play

Pass 8 Aug 2008 82,351 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 82,351 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion not through all skins: rear floors, rear chassis rails,

corrosion o/s/f floor pan not in a prescribed area

engine oil leak

front pads very thin

knocking from steering column

n/s wiper blade smears

some play in bottom steering column Universal Joint

Pass 11 Jul 2007 78,638 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 78,592 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

bad corrosion on under side of vehicle

front number plate slightly insecure

near side number plate is dim

off side front indicator lense is slightly insecure

rear exhaust mounts are in poor condition

windscreen white around edges

Pass 5 May 2006 73,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat back has excessive amounts of movement

exhaust rubbers in poor condition

front wipers smeering slightly

general corrosion throughout vehicle

oil leak

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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C324 FOX is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 C324 FOX, 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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C324 FOX is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 August 1985.

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