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C853 JNO

1985 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,718 mi
Last recorded57,718 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC853 JNO
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 57,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 57,716 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 57,063 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 53,988 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 51,937 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 51,937 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 50,159 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar bushes (though new) have movement, possibly could be tightened down more or replaced with nylon/poly bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both near side front and off side front pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side rear and cross axle brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 50,159 miles

Front Steering locking device missing one of each steering arm castellated nuts is missing one split pin, one off side front and one near side front (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar bushes (though new) have movement, possibly could be tightened down more or replaced with nylon/poly bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both near side front and off side front pipes have slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side rear and cross axle brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 39,287 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Drivers floor showing signs of corrosion

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear end plate of sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 49,620 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 49,581 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 49,538 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 49,273 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 47,629 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 46,347 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 45,631 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,538 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 41,667 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,579 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 30,748 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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C853 JNO is a 1985 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C853 JNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C853 JNO registered?

C853 JNO is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 November 1985.

Is C853 JNO safe to buy?

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