1985 Ford Capri 2.0L Petrol · C144 BJD
1985 Ford Capri (2.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 38,266 miles. MOT expired on 17 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,266 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C144 BJD Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2024
- 38,266 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C144 BJD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Ford Capri (C144 BJD) between August 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strengt”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”.
C144 BJD Mileage History
- 23/08/202238,212 mi
- 14/08/202438,265 mi+53 mi
- 19/08/202438,266 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 27 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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