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FAZ 3517

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

50,359 mi
Last recorded50,359 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAZ 3517
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 50,359 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack tie rod

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2025 50,359 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack tie rod

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 50,325 miles

Nearside Rear exhausht clamp missing from system

Nearside floor to sill slight corrosion,not by prescribed area

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 50,300 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear exhausht clamp missing from system

Nearside floor to sill slight corrosion,not by prescribed area

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 50,131 miles

Nearside Rear back of head coolant leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 45,796 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 44,993 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 44,978 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 44,903 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,638 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2011 41,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2011 41,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid residue at NSR and OSR brake drum back plates.

Front brake discs unevenly worn and pads low.

NSF upper suspension mount bearing stiff.

NSF wiper juddering slightly.

NSR and OSR suspension bump stops missing.

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 38,181 miles

both outer sills corroding

general underbody corrosion starting

rear chassis corroding ( near axle )

Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,410 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 31,457 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 28,311 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 28,311 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front reg plate broken ( but still secure )

o/s/rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 17 Jul 2006 27,459 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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FAZ 3517 is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FAZ 3517, 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 FAZ 3517 registered?

FAZ 3517 is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is FAZ 3517 safe to buy?

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