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D309 XCX

1987 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,905 mi
Last recorded82,905 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD309 XCX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 82,905 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 82,376 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 81,174 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 80,176 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 79,683 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 79,683 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 79,641 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 79,057 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 79,057 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 77,831 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 77,831 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe on back axle flex to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 76,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 75,418 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 73,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 May 2015 73,760 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 May 2014 71,915 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 71,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 68,245 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 66,144 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,978 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 63,945 miles

Headlight main beam faulty

Slight damage rear number plate.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 63,352 miles

FAULT ON MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 63,021 miles

SLIGHT WINDSCREEN DAMAGE,INTERMITTION FAULT ON MAIN BEAM HEADLIGHTS.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 61,711 miles

slight windscreen damage.

Pass 25 Oct 2005 60,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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D309 XCX is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D309 XCX, 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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What year was D309 XCX registered?

D309 XCX is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 27 February 1987.

Is D309 XCX safe to buy?

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