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C525 ULX

1986 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,386 mi
Last recorded43,386 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC525 ULX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 43,386 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 43,364 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 43,286 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 42,870 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 42,019 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner /outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2020 44,022 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 41,642 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 40,362 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 40,136 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 40,136 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 40,012 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 39,589 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 39,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 36,924 miles

damage to o/s door

o/s front and rear brake slighty binding

Fail 26 Jul 2014 36,920 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to o/s door

slight play in rack mounting rubbers

Pass 12 Jul 2013 34,970 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 32,698 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 32,698 miles

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

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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C525 ULX is a 1986 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1986 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,647 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 C525 ULX, 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 40 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C525 ULX?

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What year was C525 ULX registered?

C525 ULX is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 January 1986.

Is C525 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C525 ULX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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