MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,214 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Damage to N/S/R 1/4 panel
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside rack gaiter loose
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
power cable run through body work with no protecting grommet or suitable protection
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Damage to N/S/R 1/4 panel
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside rack gaiter loose
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
power cable run through body work with no protecting grommet or suitable protection
Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short Power lead off battery positive lead (1.9.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Corrosion offside front and nearside front underbody outriggers
Front bumper loose
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside and offside front inner a posts repaired with fibreglass resin
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear seat belt missing
Play detected in nearside and offside of steering rack
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear suspension componet mounting prescribed area corroded but not considered excessive
oil leak
slight roughness front wheel bearings
slight smoke from engine
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside 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)
Oil leak
offside front wheel slightly rough when rotated.
offside rear tyre is slightly damaged on the tread.
slight play in steering rack.
underside of vehicle is slightly corroded.
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s and n/s front floors corroding
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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D281 BWK is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 D281 BWK, 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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D281 BWK is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.
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