MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,605 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A piller by upper door hinge rotted through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Inner wing strengthener for MacPherson strut rotted through. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Some welding very poor. Replacement plate pulling away. Attachment to inner inner and outer wings has rotted away. Plate has not been continuously welded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill to body repair breaking away. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch and sill end rotted away. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced A Piller rotted through. Upper door hinge and down into inner wings to floor panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened Repair plate pulling away from inner wing. Poor welding and not completely welded. Inner wing rotted away the length of its structure. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Blocked (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill to body repair breaking away and corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill , jacking point and inner wheel arch or sill end rotted away. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Macpherson strut has vertical movement with inner repair panel. This area is knocking on the road and car pulls to left. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r upper seat belt mount, just out of corrosion zone for tailgate hinge and roof rotted away. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat runners badly worn and seat rocking back and forth under acceleration and braking.
Some run out on front brake discs.
Offside Front Inner wing cover rotted away. Corrosion to piller, chassie and floor can been seen.
Strength and internal integrity of this vehicle is seriously compromised.
Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front inner quarter panels behind front wings corroded not within prescribed areas
general underbody corrosion
Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
both front inner quarter panels behind front wings corroded not within prescribed areas
general underbody corrosion
Front brake hoses perished
Front discs in poor condition
Front seats have movement
oil leak
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake hoses perished
Front discs in poor condition
Front seats have movement
Offside Rear Inner tyre 2mm
oil leak
almost excessive movement and wear in front seats
front brake hoses perished
n/s/f tyre perished
n/s/r tyre heavily perished and damage to outer sidewall
o/s/r tyre splitting
oil leak
Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (3.7.B.5b)
almost excessive movement and wear in front seats
front brake hoses perished
n/s/f tyre perished
n/s/r tyre heavily perished and damage to outer sidewall
o/s/r tyre splitting
oil leak
Advancing corrosion to rear chassis around spring hanger areas and towbar mountings
Corrosion around both macpherson strut towers
Engine running very poorly
General corrosion to structure
Hydrocarbons very high, needed fast idle to pass
Oil weep around power steering rack
Slight exhaust leak n/s manifold area
Some deterioration to front brake hoses
Various engine oil leaks
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Advancing corrosion to rear chassis around spring hanger areas and towbar mountings
Corrosion around both macpherson strut towers
Engine running very poorly
General corrosion to structure
Hydrocarbons very high, needed fast idle to pass
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil weep around power steering rack
Slight exhaust leak n/s manifold area
Some deterioration to front brake hoses
Various engine oil leaks
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both a pillars corroded
both front flexy hoses perished
both front headlamps poor patterns
corrosion to front coil springs
corrosion to front steel brake pipes
corrosion to n/s/f inner sill
front suspension has little dampening effect
general corrosion to rear suspension conponents
headlamp lens poor condition
o/s/f seat runners worn
some deteriration to front macpherson strut top mounts
some play in front wheel bearings
some wear to front brake discs and pads
surface coirrosion to rear suspension componenets
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Both front A pillars heavily corroded
Both front Headlamp patterns poor
Corrosion to front steel brake pipes (hose to caliper)
Corrosion to n/s/f inner sill
Corrosoion to front coil springs
Front suspension has little damping effect
General corrosion to rear suspension components
Headlamp lenses poor condition
Heavy corrosion to o/s/f chassis rail
N/s/f strut top mount mounting area heavily corroded
N/s/r hub seal leaking fluid
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/s/f seat runners worn
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service wear to front brake discs and pads
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Some deterioration to front macpherson strut top mounts
Surface corrosion to chassis and structure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corroded blisters o/s/r and n/s/r main chassis
front bushes perished
rear brake balance and hand brake slighty uneven
both front seats have play
fuel cap seal is perished
nearside front brake calliper is binding slightly
offside rear handbrake lever mechanism has slight restricted free movement
oil leak
rear brake application is slightly un-even and rear brakes are binding slightly
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
both front seats have play
fuel cap seal is perished
nearside front brake calliper is binding slightly
offside front tyre has perished tread
offside rear handbrake lever mechanism has slight restricted free movement
oil leak
rear brake application is slightly un-even and rear brakes are binding slightly
Oil leak
the offside front and rear tyres are splitting
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
drivers seatfails to hinge forward
nearside front aframe near topdoor hinge rusted
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C385 ULX is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 C385 ULX, 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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C385 ULX is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 January 1986.
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