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C86 BOD

1985 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

2,110 mi
Last recorded2,110 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC86 BOD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 2,110 miles

fitted with engine from 1965 vehicle

Pass 18 Apr 2024 1,981 miles

fitted with engine from 1965 vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2018 1,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Corrosion

Nearside Rear Rear panel corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill has corrosion hole

Smokes abit on acceleration

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 1,842 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Corrosion

Nearside Rear Rear panel corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill has corrosion hole

Smokes abit on acceleration

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2009 1,842 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 1,842 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2008 99,783 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 99,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2007 94,858 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 94,858 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 92,297 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 92,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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C86 BOD is a 1985 Ford Capri in Green with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 C86 BOD, 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 C86 BOD registered?

C86 BOD is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 September 1985.

Is C86 BOD safe to buy?

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