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D372 BLM

1987 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,719 mi
Last recorded79,719 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD372 BLM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 79,719 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 79,400 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 78,828 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 78,410 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 77,886 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked at base (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked at base (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 77,704 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked at base (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked at base (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 77,704 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked at base (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged cracked at base (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 77,628 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 77,102 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 77,102 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 76,259 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2018 76,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front tyre cracked on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2017 75,702 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 75,702 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2016 72,047 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,082 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 70,479 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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D372 BLM is a 1987 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 D372 BLM, 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 D372 BLM registered?

D372 BLM is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 January 1987.

Is D372 BLM safe to buy?

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