MOT Status
ValidMileage
45,579 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
chip on windsreen
vehicle covered with underseal underneath
Boot lid insecure not closing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor , inner sill , suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor , inner sill , suspension mounting . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.
slight fluctuations in front brake test readings.
some play in offside front wheel bearing.
some wear in steering rack.
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened hand brake (3.5.1b)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer of (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot and excessively worn (3.5.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
minor fluctuations in front brake test readings.
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.
some wear in nearside steering rack end joint.
wear in offside front wheel bearing.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.
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D501 LVF is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,792cc 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 D501 LVF, 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 D501 LVF registered?
D501 LVF is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 July 1987.
Is D501 LVF safe to buy?
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