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C465 TDX

1985 Ford Capri

Red Diesel 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC465 TDX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2021
Pass 5 Jul 2019

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Caliper to fexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 157,881 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 65,747 miles

Front front brake flexy pipes both slightly cracked

Offside Front brake pipe to calliper slightly corroded

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 May 2014 65,747 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 59,138 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 82,202 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 82,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 21,251 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 21,251 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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C465 TDX is a 1985 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C465 TDX, 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 C465 TDX registered?

C465 TDX is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 September 1985.

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