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C340 KUJ

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

11,760 mi
Last recorded11,760 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC340 KUJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 11,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

corroded body,not likely to cause injury

various suspension components corroded

Pass 9 May 2024 10,397 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leaking from differential box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various components corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2023 8,102 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor/chassis/spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 6,809 miles

underside rusty/flakey/various welding patchs

Fail 15 Mar 2022 6,808 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

underside rusty/flakey/various welding patchs

Pass 12 Mar 2021 5,879 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 5,879 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 5,328 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 4,426 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 3,359 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 1,913 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 1,913 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 283 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 95,039 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 88,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel pipe clip missing

Pass 7 Mar 2014 88,476 miles

fuel pipe clip missing

Pass 13 Feb 2013 84,714 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2012 84,477 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 84,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 84,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 84,163 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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C340 KUJ is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C340 KUJ, 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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What year was C340 KUJ registered?

C340 KUJ is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 August 1985.

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