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C704 JOK

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

22,293 mi
Last recorded22,293 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC704 JOK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 22,293 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 21,698 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 20,970 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 20,331 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 19,556 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 19,013 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 18,990 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 18,322 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 17,491 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 16,629 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 15,232 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 14,423 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 13,235 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 11,158 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 11,060 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 9,016 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 8,829 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 8,242 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Nov 2011 8,242 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Mar 2011 8,009 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cracks in rear tyres

Pass 18 Mar 2010 7,556 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 6,875 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 6,195 miles

n/s front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 22 Mar 2007 5,585 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 4,311 miles

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

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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C704 JOK is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 1986 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 50,647 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C704 JOK, 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 40 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C704 JOK registered?

C704 JOK is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 March 1986.

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