MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
all repairs covered in underseal
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated near jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated near jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front seat mechanism worn
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Central Exhaust system not adequately supported box supports (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar support (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bump stop (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar support (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front seat mechanism worn
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Fuel pipe excessively chafed Chafed on exhaust pipe (7.2.2)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear 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)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
all underbody chassis and previous repairs heavily corroded and weak
exhaust system heavily corroded and slight blow on joints
front number plate cracked
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
all previous repairs corroding and getting weak
all underbody and chassis corroding and getting weak
front chassis ends and front crossmember corroding
nearside and offside rear spring mountings and floor area heavily corroded and previous repairs getting weak
outer floor rails and sills corroding
rear chassis extensions corroding
slight blow on exhaust joints
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
all previous repairs corroding and getting weak
all underbody and chassis corroding and getting weak
front chassis ends and front crossmember corroding
nearside and offside rear spring mountings and floor area heavily corroded and previous repairs getting weak
outer floor rails and sills corroding
rear chassis extensions corroding
slight blow on exhaust joints
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion to NSR sill
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Advise fuel pipes at the NSR rubbing on shock absorber and leaf spring
Corrosion to NSR sill area
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Ford Capri?
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D559 GAC is a 1987 Ford Capri in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 D559 GAC, 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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D559 GAC is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 June 1987.
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