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D525 TTL

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,021 mi
Last recorded60,021 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD525 TTL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 60,021 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 59,809 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 59,809 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 59,676 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 59,041 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 58,133 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 57,506 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 56,231 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 55,003 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 55,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner flitch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis member (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion to nearside and offside leaf spring mounts

corrosion to under body of vehicle

rear diff casing corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,963 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 53,939 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Passenger door mirror missing.

Steering wheel covering separated but not restricting control.

Pass 28 Jul 2012 53,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 52,040 miles

NSR TYRE CRACKING

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 52,035 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

NSR TYRE CRACKING

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 50,827 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 50,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 48,696 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 48,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 47,436 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 47,434 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front number slight crack in plate damp area round fuel tank

Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,651 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 45,556 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 45,556 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D525 TTL is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D525 TTL, 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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What year was D525 TTL registered?

D525 TTL is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 August 1986.

Is D525 TTL safe to buy?

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