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D720 MJW

1986 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,480 mi
Last recorded85,480 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Ford Capri50,647 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD720 MJW
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 85,480 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 85,064 miles

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

underneath vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 26 Mar 2022 83,858 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

underside body covered in underseal

Fail 5 Mar 2022 83,747 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

underside body covered in underseal

Pass 1 Jun 2020 83,616 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 83,188 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 82,714 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,589 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 80,455 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 80,455 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 79,542 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 79,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,307 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2013 78,307 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 76,991 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 75,944 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 74,173 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 74,152 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 71,747 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 71,745 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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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D720 MJW is a 1986 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D720 MJW, 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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What year was D720 MJW registered?

D720 MJW is a 1986 Ford Capri, first registered on 6 August 1986.

Is D720 MJW safe to buy?

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