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D52 JMT

1987 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

51,854 mi
Last recorded51,854 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD52 JMT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 51,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake bind

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

exhaust rubbers perished

minor oil leak from diff

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 4 Oct 2024 51,814 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rubbers heavily perished

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 3 Oct 2024 51,814 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust rubbers heavily perished

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 16 Oct 2023 51,799 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rubbers pershished (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

dash lights in op

Pass 3 Oct 2022 51,777 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 51,765 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 51,743 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 51,706 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 50,695 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 49,552 miles

Nearside Front TYRE HAS STRUCTURE FAILURE

ALL TYRES ON VEHICLE 17 YEARS OLD

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear EXHAUST RUBS ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS STRUCTURE FAILURE

Offside Front TYRE HAS STRUCTURE FAILURE

Offside Rear TYRE HAS STRUCTURE FAILURE

Fail 1 Sep 2017 49,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

ALL TYRES ON VEHICLE 17 YEARS OLD

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front TYRE HAS STRUCTURE FAILURE

Nearside Rear EXHAUST RUBS ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS STRUCTURE FAILURE

Offside Front TYRE HAS STRUCTURE FAILURE

Offside Rear TYRE HAS STRUCTURE FAILURE

Pass 16 Sep 2016 48,905 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush on axle slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 45,853 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 45,726 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 45,726 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 45,674 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 45,674 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 45,422 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 45,028 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 44,387 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,974 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 43,971 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 43,553 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 43,095 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 42,370 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 41,697 miles

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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D52 JMT is a 1987 Ford Capri in White with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 D52 JMT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D52 JMT?

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What year was D52 JMT registered?

D52 JMT is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 February 1987.

Is D52 JMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D52 JMT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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