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C659 TFH

1985 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,103 mi
Last recorded62,103 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC659 TFH
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 62,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 62,103 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire p clips fitted (6.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 61,371 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 59,851 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brake imbalance at maximum 30% limit (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 59,838 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Plate not fitted vertically (0.1 (d))

Fuel hose leaking At fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 59,572 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 59,569 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play FRONT O/S N/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 59,501 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside & nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 59,221 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 59,193 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 58,766 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 58,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 57,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

sun-visor sticker fitted but not effecting the view

Fail 16 May 2016 57,908 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

sun-visor sticker fitted but not effecting the view

Pass 14 Feb 2015 56,711 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Feb 2015 56,711 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2013 56,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 19 Sep 2012 55,545 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 55,065 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 54,813 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 54,089 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 53,109 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 52,388 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 51,319 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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C659 TFH is a 1985 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C659 TFH, 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 C659 TFH registered?

C659 TFH is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 August 1985.

Is C659 TFH safe to buy?

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