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D553 PHK

1986 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,989 mi
Last recorded54,989 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD553 PHK
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 54,989 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 54,910 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 54,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 58,983 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 58,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 53,112 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 53,112 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 50,778 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 50,248 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 50,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to rear spring mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 48,141 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 48,141 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 40,891 miles

Offside front floor slight corrosion.

Pass 7 Feb 2013 39,131 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 27,186 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 11,443 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 11,443 miles

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

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 6,669 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 571 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 571 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

air filter/case and timing belt cover missing

both rear road springs weak

corrosion to o/s/f chasiss rail

cracks in both front brake hoses

rear number plate slightly of colour

Fail 7 Jul 2006 558 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

air filter case and timing belt cover missing

both rear road springs weak

corrosion to o/s/r chassis rail

light cracks in both front brake hoses

rear number plate slightly discoloured

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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D553 PHK is a 1986 Ford Capri in Orange with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 D553 PHK, 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 D553 PHK registered?

D553 PHK is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 13 August 1986.

Is D553 PHK safe to buy?

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