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C54 NTV

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,586 mi
Last recorded66,586 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC54 NTV
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2023 66,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 66,564 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 65,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing at clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front door mirroe glass cracked

Offside Front screen wash inop

Offside Rear brake binding

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

underside coved in underseal

Pass 1 Feb 2021 64,402 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 162,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 69,617 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

under side of car light corrding

Pass 14 Apr 2017 40,549 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear roll bar bushes worn allowing slight movement of roll bar

Fail 11 Apr 2016 34,398 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides front inner wheel arch / inner wing support braces insecure (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pivot locking device missing park brake linkage clevis pin has no retaining pin (3.5.1l)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

both sides rear hub seals possibly leaking

Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,574 miles

sill covers fitted to both sides unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 17 Apr 2014 22,189 miles

corrosion to n/s front floor to sill joint

covers fitted to both sides outer sills unable to inspect sills fully

Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 44,938 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 43,300 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 43,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 40,230 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 40,230 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C54 NTV is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 3,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 C54 NTV, 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 C54 NTV registered?

C54 NTV is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 November 1985.

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