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C574 DYD

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

27,911 mi
Last recorded27,911 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC574 DYD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 27,911 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2026 27,889 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 27,257 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective 1x (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both leah springs weak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 May 2024 26,297 miles

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

rear leaf springs weak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 May 2024 26,297 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

rear leaf springs weak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 30 Apr 2024 26,285 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2023 25,522 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 24,615 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 23,600 miles

Coolant leak Radiator leaking coolant

Pass 1 May 2020 22,797 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 22,776 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 21,911 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 21,070 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 20,726 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slight roughness

Offside Rear outer sill has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2016 20,083 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 20,083 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 19,535 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 18,493 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 17,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight corrosion to offside front floor not within structual point

Pass 30 Mar 2012 16,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion to offside front floor not within structual point

Pass 6 Apr 2011 15,632 miles

nearside front floor pan corroded

nearside front passenger seat back poorly secured

vehicle runs very lean

Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,408 miles

Corrotion offside front floor pan

Slight movement in steering rack

Fail 1 Apr 2010 14,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Corrotion offside front floor pan

Damp on back of offside rear drum pos cylinder leaking

Reduced effort from offside park brake

Slight movement in steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2009 11,812 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 7,213 miles

nearside and offside front tyres perished

offside rear tyre on limit

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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C574 DYD is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 C574 DYD, 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 C574 DYD registered?

C574 DYD is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 August 1985.

Is C574 DYD safe to buy?

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