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C50 LEW

1985 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

4,583 mi
Last recorded4,583 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC50 LEW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 4,583 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 4,570 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 4,367 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 4,358 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 104,057 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 104,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 4,005 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 4,005 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 3,999 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2017 3,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 3,540 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 3,316 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 100,397 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 29 May 2014 100,397 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 25 May 2013 2,612 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2013 2,612 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 1,519 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 1,130 miles

Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f floor pan corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2010 615 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 296 miles

the o/s/r chassis is quite corroded by the spring mount

Fail 21 Jan 2009 296 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

the o/s/r chassis is quite corroded by the spring mount

Pass 26 Jan 2008 98,980 miles

front brake discs slightly cooreded

front brake pipes slightly corroded

rear wheel bearings have slight play in

slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 27 May 2006 98,956 miles

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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C50 LEW is a 1985 Ford Capri in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C50 LEW, 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 C50 LEW registered?

C50 LEW is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 September 1985.

Is C50 LEW safe to buy?

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