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D673 MFF

1987 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

69,221 mi
Last recorded69,221 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD673 MFF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 69,221 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 68,579 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 68,579 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 68,571 miles

Offside Rear Sill starting to corrode

Fail 23 Jul 2020 68,557 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Castle nut fitted no split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Castle nut fitted (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sill starting to corrode

Fail 10 May 2017 68,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured Floor (5.2.6)

Power steering malfunctioning Steering rack leak (2.3.3a)

Both rear tyres perishing and splitting

Pass 23 Sep 2015 68,541 miles

Offside seat mount floor split

power steering damp

power steering fitted [electric pump type]

Fail 22 Sep 2015 68,541 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer (7.1.1)

Offside seat mount floor split

power steering damp

power steering fitted [electric pump type]

Pass 23 Sep 2014 68,472 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,468 miles

washer aim poor

Fail 24 Sep 2013 68,468 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

washer aim poor

Pass 8 Sep 2012 68,164 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

exhaust system detorated throught

Fail 6 Sep 2012 68,154 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

exhaust system detorated throught

Pass 1 Mar 2010 68,131 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls cracking.

Both front tyres on limits.

Ign module reqd keeps cutting out.

O/s/f wheel bearing cap missing.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 68,113 miles

Both front tyres cracking & getting close on edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s/f centre wheel cap missing.

Pass 14 Aug 2007 68,102 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 67,865 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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D673 MFF is a 1987 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 D673 MFF, 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 D673 MFF registered?

D673 MFF is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 11 May 1987.

Is D673 MFF safe to buy?

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