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B20 OKU

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

68,513 mi
Last recorded68,513 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 OKU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 68,513 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 68,513 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted bolt not tightened up (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2015 68,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

headlights not standard

n/s/r brake caliper shows signs of a leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2013 68,440 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2013 68,440 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 68,284 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 68,030 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 68,030 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 66,860 miles

n/s/f brake slighty binding

rear fuel pump wireing near to exhaust

Pass 19 Sep 2009 66,048 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 66,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside front outer wing/body seal hevily corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2008 65,512 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 65,512 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 63,633 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 62,629 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2006 62,476 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 62,476 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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B20 OKU is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1987 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 55,478 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 B20 OKU, 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 39 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B20 OKU registered?

B20 OKU is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 26 March 1987.

Is B20 OKU safe to buy?

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