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C355 BKL

1985 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

30,522 mi
Last recorded30,522 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC355 BKL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 30,522 miles

Offside Front Inner wing corroded. Not a prescribed area

Pass 30 Jul 2025 30,367 miles

Offside Front inner wing corroded, not a prescribed area

Pass 22 Jul 2024 30,038 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strutt mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded, not a prescribed area

Pass 28 Jul 2023 29,662 miles

Offside Front inner wing coroded, not a prescribed area

Fail 28 Jul 2023 29,662 miles

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

Offside Front inner wing coroded, not a prescribed area

Pass 28 Jul 2022 29,394 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front inner wing corroded, not a prescribed area

Pass 2 Aug 2021 29,248 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis / inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 29,077 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive top suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 28,891 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strutt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 128,604 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion on outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 128,013 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 127,241 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 126,117 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 23,867 miles

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

offside rear exhaust mounting rubber perrished

Fail 14 Mar 2009 23,867 miles

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

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

offside rear exhaust mounting rubber perrished

Fail 1 Mar 2008 18,575 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 18,575 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2007 12,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion on nearside and offside front chassis legs in a non-prescribed area

corrosion on nearside and offside front floor pans in a non-prescribed area

Pass 15 Mar 2007 12,817 miles

corrosion on nearside and offside front chassis legs in a non-prescribed area

corrosion on nearside and offside front floor pans in a non-prescribed area

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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C355 BKL is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C355 BKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C355 BKL?

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What year was C355 BKL registered?

C355 BKL is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 August 1985.

Is C355 BKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C355 BKL shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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