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D465 KWY

1987 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 3946cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

87,166 mi
Last recorded87,166 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD465 KWY
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,946cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 87,166 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 87,166 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam all fronts (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Valve stem seriously damaged all four tyre valves rubber cracking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 87,146 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat not fitted time of test

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 87,143 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Intermediate steering drop arm split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front passenger seat not fitted time of test

Pass 1 Jul 2022 87,139 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 87,139 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 87,132 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2021 87,130 miles

Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 86,824 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 13 Jul 2019 86,824 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges under bonnet (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts under bonnet (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Jul 2015 34,190 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 29,578 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

rear exhaust rubber deteriorating

Fail 4 Jul 2014 29,562 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

rear exhaust rubber deteriorating

Fail 13 Jun 2014 29,532 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 27,779 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 27,779 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 23,367 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 23,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 17,916 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 17,916 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear spring u bolts too long

Pass 4 Dec 2009 40,631 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 89,474 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 12,980 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 12,736 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 11,832 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 11,779 miles

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

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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D465 KWY is a 1987 Ford Capri in Black with a 3,946cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 D465 KWY, 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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D465 KWY is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 16 January 1987.

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