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D222 FDF

1987 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

13,141 mi
Last recorded13,141 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD222 FDF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 13,141 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 12,040 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 9,582 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 109,582 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 9,298 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 9,204 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 9,144 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside heavily repaired and undersealed, inspected as good as possible

Fail 12 Mar 2021 9,144 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above arb mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle underside heavily repaired and undersealed, inspected as good as possible

Fail 27 Jan 2021 9,144 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of wheel @ end of chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear of wheel near mud flap mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back of headlamps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back of headlamps (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive @ rear leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 9,128 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing upper edges and inner wing fronts. (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive patch repairs and under seal. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing upper edges and inner wing fronts. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower sill front end. (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive patch repairs and under seal. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch rear lower. (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion vehicle chassis and body. patch repairs/under seal. (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 May 2017 9,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure rear of side sill (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis end/plate chassis hole/corrosion (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under headlight/front panel (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under headlight/front panel (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis plates/repairs and underseal (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 9,114 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing top front (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion headlight frame/underside (6.1.A.1)

chassis/body patch repairs.

Fail 19 Apr 2016 9,114 miles

Driver's seat insecure bolts not secured. (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired lower floor plate/not welded/insecure. (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wing top front (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion headlight frame/underside (6.1.A.1)

chassis/body patch repairs.

Pass 29 Apr 2015 9,014 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 9,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 8,780 miles

off side rear tyre perishing and inner edge wearing

rear of off side and near side chassis rails deteriorating next to spring hangers

Fail 8 Jul 2013 8,767 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

all four tyres perishing

extensive corrosion to off side and near side front floor pans and inner front wheel arch areas

front suspension struts and springs rusting

other areas of body / chassis rusting

Pass 12 Jun 2009 7,625 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 7,624 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 1,226 miles

front x rear plate logo,s have been covered with tape.slight corrotion to front floors,n/s/r park brake lower than o/s/r

Fail 13 May 2008 1,226 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

front x rear plate logo,s have been covered with tape.slight corrotion to front floors,n/s/r park brake lower than o/s/r

Pass 15 May 2007 96,549 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 96,215 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2006 90,949 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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D222 FDF is a 1987 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 D222 FDF, 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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D222 FDF is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 May 1987.

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