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C95 EMC

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,621 mi
Last recorded76,621 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC95 EMC
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 76,621 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 76,303 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 76,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Main beam on instead of dip headlamp (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam on instead of dip (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 75,746 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 75,766 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 31 May 2018 75,366 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 May 2018 75,366 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/f chassis leg multiple holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Apr 2018 75,360 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s/f chassis leg multiple holes (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2016 74,767 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 74,767 miles

Battery insecure Battery (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 74,213 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 72,457 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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C95 EMC is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc 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 C95 EMC, 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 C95 EMC registered?

C95 EMC is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 September 1985.

Is C95 EMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C95 EMC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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