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C359 ORD

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,393 mi
Last recorded57,393 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC359 ORD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 57,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

all tyres perished

Pass 12 Nov 2024 57,286 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber loose

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 57,280 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Clutch pedal rubber loose

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 57,213 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 57,213 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 57,187 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 57,187 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubber mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both strut top mounts stiff

Pass 9 Oct 2021 57,151 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 57,099 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 57,099 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 55,614 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 52,136 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,567 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 49,126 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 47,515 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 47,424 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 47,424 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 47,337 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 47,336 miles

slight bind on o/s front brake

Pass 10 May 2010 46,843 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,072 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 45,888 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,279 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 45,247 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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C359 ORD is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C359 ORD, 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 C359 ORD registered?

C359 ORD is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 October 1985.

Is C359 ORD safe to buy?

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