1986 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · D503 FPW
1986 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Aug 1986. Recorded mileage 79,970 miles. MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,970 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D503 FPW Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 79,970 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D503 FPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Ford Capri (D503 FPW) between October 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
D503 FPW Mileage History
- 20/10/200641,290 mi
- 02/07/200741,475 mi+185 mi
- 07/02/200842,529 mi+1,054 mi
- 23/07/200943,195 mi+666 mi
- 27/06/201243,463 mi+268 mi
- 01/07/201343,947 mi+484 mi
- 25/06/201449,622 mi+5,675 mi
- 07/07/201555,469 mi+5,847 mi
- 07/07/201659,471 mi+4,002 mi
- 07/07/201767,660 mi+8,189 mi
- 11/09/201870,159 mi+2,499 mi
- 02/10/201973,621 mi+3,462 mi
- 04/10/201973,622 mi+1 mi
- 30/09/202075,559 mi+1,937 mi
- 09/04/202277,666 mi+2,107 mi
- 11/04/202378,684 mi+1,018 mi
- 13/03/202479,016 mi+332 mi
- 29/04/202579,601 mi+585 mi
- 14/04/202679,970 mi+369 mi
Average of roughly 1,985 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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