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D707 BDL

1987 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,779 mi
Last recorded40,779 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD707 BDL
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 40,779 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 40,697 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 40,547 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 40,300 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 40,040 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 39,930 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 39,761 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 39,674 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 39,671 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 39,641 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,302 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing slight noise

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2015 36,955 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight play in steering coloum u/j

Pass 10 Jul 2014 34,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in steering rack

steering rack mounting bushes slightly perished

vehicle will not idle correctly at times,, recommend check

Fail 4 Jul 2014 34,340 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering rack

steering rack mounting bushes slightly perished

vehicle has starting problems

Fail 27 Mar 2013 31,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside main beam slightly deminished, recommend check

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

wiper rubbers perished

Pass 27 Mar 2013 31,742 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside main beam slightly deminished, recommend check

steering rack mounting bushes slightly worn

wiper rubbers perished

Pass 22 Mar 2012 30,111 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 30,099 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 29,249 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

drive belt slack, alternator

no bumpers fitted

slight wear/plat in steering rack

steering rack mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Oct 2010 29,249 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

drive belt slack, alternator

no bumpers fitted

slight wear/plat in steering rack

steering rack mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

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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D707 BDL is a 1987 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D707 BDL, 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 D707 BDL registered?

D707 BDL is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 17 February 1987.

Is D707 BDL safe to buy?

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