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C472 EBH

1985 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,535 mi
Last recorded17,535 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC472 EBH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 17,535 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 16,321 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 14,293 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 12,004 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 11,868 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner sill section has wet under seal applied

Offside Rear Inner sill section has wet under seal applied

Pass 5 Aug 2019 11,842 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 11,691 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 11,681 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 11,666 miles

o/s/f brake slightly binding

front wipers split

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

rear cross axle brake pipe starting to corrode

rear suspension soft

rear tyres scrubbing inside edges

Fail 18 Aug 2008 11,657 miles

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 binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front wipers split

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/f brake slightly binding

rear cross axle brake pipe starting to corrode

rear suspension soft

rear tyres scrubbing inside edges

Pass 22 Aug 2007 11,584 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 11,572 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Aug 2006 11,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2006 11,461 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2005 10,370 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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C472 EBH is a 1985 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 C472 EBH, 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 C472 EBH registered?

C472 EBH is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 19 August 1985.

Is C472 EBH safe to buy?

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