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D58 GFX

1987 Ford Capri

Grey Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

44,154 mi
Last recorded44,154 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD58 GFX
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 44,154 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 44,136 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2025 43,916 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 43,907 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 43,695 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from output seal, tail shaft

Fail 5 Aug 2024 43,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak from output seal, tail shaft

Pass 18 Jul 2023 42,836 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 42,625 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 40,337 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 40,333 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength osr floor area by spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired os mid sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe across rear axle behind nsr wheel (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 37,999 miles

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

Nearside slight play in inner rack end

rear back plates damp

Fail 30 Aug 2018 37,985 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside slight play in inner rack end

rear back plates damp

Pass 5 Jun 2015 34,394 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 30,068 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Mar 2014 30,027 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2013 26,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

diff oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

diff oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 22,528 miles

All brake pipes covered in under seal unable to inspect

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Engine oil leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 18,173 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 13,765 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 7,565 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 2,127 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 95,792 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 95,792 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 89,952 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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D58 GFX is a 1987 Ford Capri in Grey with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 D58 GFX, 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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What year was D58 GFX registered?

D58 GFX is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 4 February 1987.

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