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D123 GFD

1987 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

22,354 mi
Last recorded22,354 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD123 GFD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 22,354 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 22,162 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 21,848 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 21,767 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 21,655 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 20,836 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 20,152 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 19,525 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 18,901 miles

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

power steering pipes corroding

Pass 7 May 2015 17,866 miles

Coolant leak

both front inner wheel arches corroding

front slam pannel surface corrosion

power steering pipes corroding

rear diff seal leaking

rear gear box seal leaking

rear washer jet not working

Pass 9 May 2014 17,469 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 17,464 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 17,290 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 16,503 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 16,468 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r wing corroded water leak on engine n/s

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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D123 GFD is a 1987 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 D123 GFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D123 GFD registered?

D123 GFD is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D123 GFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D123 GFD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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