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D583 YFS

1986 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

92,412 mi
Last recorded92,412 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD583 YFS
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 92,412 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 92,411 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 92,411 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR SECTIONS & INNER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 87,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRUT TOP MOUNTING POINT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRUT TOP MOUNTING POINT INNRER WI]NGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 81,695 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wings corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 77,614 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S & O/S INNER WING PANELS HOLED & CORRODED [NOT STRUCTURAL] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 77,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 73,535 miles

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

n/s & o/s front inner wings corroded [not structural]

Pass 11 Nov 2020 67,749 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 67,738 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 May 2019 60,056 miles

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

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

Fail 2 May 2019 59,689 miles

Nearside Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2018 54,617 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 50,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner wing holed and corroded but not structural

o/s/f inner wing holed and corroded but not structural

Fail 1 May 2017 50,314 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar mount (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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner wing holed and corroded but not structural

o/s/f inner wing holed and corroded but not structural

Pass 28 Apr 2016 45,795 miles

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 Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 45,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 41,105 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 40,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 36,633 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 34,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/sinner wing corroded[not structural]

Fail 6 May 2013 34,295 miles

Nearside Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

n/sinner wing corroded[not structural]

wheel alignmernt requires adjustment

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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D583 YFS is a 1986 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 D583 YFS, 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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D583 YFS is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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