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C35 EWX

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

53,258 mi
Last recorded53,258 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC35 EWX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 53,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

slightly smoking from exhaust

Fail 15 Mar 2017 53,251 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering floor corroded as marked (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding brakes binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor corroded as marked (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened disc corroded (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis corroded as marked (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding brakes binding on (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding brakes binding on (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases signs of corrosion (7.1.2)

slightly smoking from exhaust

Pass 4 Dec 2015 52,897 miles

exhaust smoking slightly

Fail 27 Nov 2015 52,891 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s rear (2.4.G.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s rear chassis cracked (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s front floor (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicator not working o/s rear (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s sill holed & corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s (8.2.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s front (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s front (3.5.1i)

rear brake recording little or no effort n/s (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort o/s (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort n/s (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 51,520 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 51,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,096 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 46,171 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 46,171 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 44,365 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,046 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 35,106 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 35,099 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 30,092 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 30,087 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 26,081 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 26,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 26,032 miles

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

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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C35 EWX is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 C35 EWX, 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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C35 EWX is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 20 May 1986.

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