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B142 YWL

1985 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

820 mi
Last recorded820 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Capri56,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB142 YWL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 820 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipesx2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 100,201 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 93 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt TCA (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 99,549 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 99,469 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.85 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play o/s & n/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 99,248 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 98,856 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

Pass 20 May 2016 98,807 miles

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

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

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

general surface corrosion

slight play offside rack end

Pass 22 Apr 2015 97,195 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 95,396 miles

slight wear in front anti rollbar bush through lower arm

Fail 28 Apr 2014 95,395 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

slight wear in front anti rollbar bush through lower arm

Pass 12 Apr 2013 94,497 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 94,489 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 92,915 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 90,040 miles

corrosion starting in o/s chassis at rear

Pass 20 Apr 2010 89,557 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2010 89,528 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 88,792 miles

both front windscren wiper blades are split on ends

both rear inner sills are corroding

both rear tyres are on 2 mm

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

offside front tyre is perishing

Fail 22 Apr 2009 88,792 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front windscren wiper blades are split on ends

both rear inner sills are corroding

both rear tyres are on 2 mm

cant test front wheel bearings because of brakes are binding

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

offside front tyre is perishing

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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B142 YWL is a 1985 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 B142 YWL, 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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B142 YWL is a 1985 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 May 1985.

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