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D120 HMD

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

9,882 mi
Last recorded9,882 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD120 HMD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 9,882 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 9,431 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel damp, possible rear shaft seal or wheel cylinder seeping

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 9,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Chassis leg corroded within 12” of anti roll bar mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 9,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Chassis leg corroded within 12” of anti roll bar mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 8,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack bush deteriorating

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack bush deteriorating

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 6,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lazy, but imbalance less than 50% across steering axle. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Spring mounting bearing sticking

Fail 4 Sep 2018 6,561 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Lazy, but imbalance less than 50% across steering axle. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Spring mounting bearing sticking

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 4,625 miles

Nearside Front Upper Top mount sticky

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

Offside Front Upper Top mount sticky

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring swivel pin sticky

Fail 7 Apr 2017 4,625 miles

Nearside Front Upper Top mount sticky

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Top mount sticky

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring swivel pin sticky

Pass 6 Oct 2015 946 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 87,568 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 87,568 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 86,284 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 84,760 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 84,760 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 76,708 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,263 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 66,448 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 66,448 miles

Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 63,541 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 81,096 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 81,096 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 60,037 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 60,037 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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D120 HMD is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 D120 HMD, 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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D120 HMD is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 12 August 1986.

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