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C456 EMF

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

10,630 mi
Last recorded10,630 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC456 EMF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 10,630 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 10,464 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

ADV BOTH FRONT WINGS CORRODED

ADV BOTH REAR ARCHES CORRODED

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 8,356 miles

Both front wing pannels & rear qtr pannels corroded

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 5,067 miles

ADV BOTH FRONT WINGS CORRODED BUT TAPED UP

REAR BUMPER CORRODED

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 5,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADV BOTH FRONT WINGS CORRODED BUT TAPED UP

REAR BUMPER CORRODED

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 616 miles

general all round corrosion not considerd to be excessive

offside rear tyre aged

Fail 21 Feb 2009 452 miles

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 93,898 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 93,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 87,722 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 87,722 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 81,882 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 81,607 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in tyre

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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C456 EMF is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 C456 EMF, 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

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What year was C456 EMF registered?

C456 EMF is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 September 1985.

Is C456 EMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C456 EMF shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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