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D604 DOT

1986 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

14,922 mi
Last recorded14,922 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD604 DOT
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 14,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 14,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 14,160 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 14,123 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 13,638 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 12,696 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 11,720 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 11,714 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 9,018 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

both rear wheel arches are rusty

corrosion to the o/s/r of the roof

Pass 24 Apr 2018 6,042 miles

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to nearside front wing

corrosion to offside rear of roof

damage to nearside lower windscreen but not obstructing drivers view of the road

offside front wheel bearing slightly worn

Fail 24 Apr 2018 6,042 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

corrosion to nearside front wing

corrosion to offside rear of roof

damage to nearside lower windscreen but not obstructing drivers view of the road

offside front wheel bearing slightly worn

Pass 27 Apr 2017 2,593 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2015 98,823 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 98,813 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside front floor and inner wheel arch (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front floor very rusty

Rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2013 98,443 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 98,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 97,075 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 97,064 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 93,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 89,803 miles

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

corrosion to passengers floor

Pass 12 Aug 2009 87,047 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 84,920 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 84,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 84,863 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 84,858 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 84,853 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2006 84,454 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 83,714 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 83,707 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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D604 DOT is a 1986 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 D604 DOT, 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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D604 DOT is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 August 1986.

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