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C425 LTV

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,874 mi
Last recorded88,874 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC425 LTV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 88,874 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 88,406 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 88,406 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 88,011 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear Tyres 1857013 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 87,740 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 87,302 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 87,159 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 86,651 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 85,882 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 85,439 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 85,221 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 84,657 miles

Offside Front tyre perished on side wall

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

Offside chassis corroding near rear spring hanger

Pass 5 Aug 2014 83,277 miles

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 28 Aug 2013 81,654 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 81,618 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 79,748 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery loose

Fail 17 Jan 2011 76,548 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

body work as last year.under body rusting due to lack of use

Pass 17 Jan 2011 76,548 miles

body work as last year.under body rusting due to lack of use

Pass 22 Jan 2010 76,519 miles

slight bind on offside front brake [lack of use?] FRONT WINGS AND REAR VALENCES STARTING TO ROT

Pass 22 Jan 2009 76,475 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 76,475 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 76,415 miles

some wear in rack and pinion assy

Fail 7 Jan 2008 76,404 miles

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

near side wiper blade starting to split at ends

some wear in rack and pinion assy

Pass 10 Jan 2007 74,270 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 70,547 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

coolant leaking

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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C425 LTV is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C425 LTV, 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 C425 LTV registered?

C425 LTV is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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