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C675 DFJ

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,527 mi
Last recorded43,527 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC675 DFJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 43,527 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s\r slightly perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Signs of corrossion across the rear axle.

Pass 13 Sep 2022 41,975 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 41,280 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 41,280 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 41,112 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 40,204 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 39,115 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate slightly wet with brake fluid

Fail 23 Aug 2017 39,115 miles

Offside Rear brake back plate slightly wet with brake fluid

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,795 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 35,795 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 31,104 miles

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

both front wheel bearings slightly noiesy

slight play in steering colume uj

Pass 30 May 2014 26,042 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 26,042 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 21,336 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jun 2013 21,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Oil leak

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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C675 DFJ is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C675 DFJ, 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 C675 DFJ registered?

C675 DFJ is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 18 October 1985.

Is C675 DFJ safe to buy?

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