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C605 FOX

1985 Ford Capri

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

23,674 mi
Last recorded23,674 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC605 FOX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 23,674 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 23,514 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 23,106 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 23,106 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 23,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 22,771 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 22,771 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 22,650 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 22,290 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 21,625 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 21,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r tyre has been run flat, advise removal & inspection

rear axle diff cover corroded & leaking oil

Fail 29 Nov 2013 21,593 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r tyre has been run flat, advise removal & inspection

rear axle diff cover corroded & leaking oil

Fail 3 Jun 2013 21,580 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight rusting rear brake pipes and front brake pipes

Pass 10 Aug 2012 21,551 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 21,551 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 21,131 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 20,445 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 20,439 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 20,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 20,033 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front 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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C605 FOX is a 1985 Ford Capri in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C605 FOX, 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 C605 FOX registered?

C605 FOX is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C605 FOX safe to buy?

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