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Ford Capri

Blue · Petrol · 1986 · 2,792 cc

281 CAPMOT history

281 CAP is a blue petrol Ford Capri first used on 31 Dec 1986. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 10,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
10,802 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
281 CAP
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Capri
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1986
First used
31 Dec 1986
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

281 CAP was last recorded at 10,802 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 May 2013: 696 miles, lower than 99,500 miles on 1 Jun 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
10,253 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 10,802 miles
  • 2024 – 10,253 miles
  • 2023 – 9,917 miles
  • 2021 – 9,793 miles
  • 2020 – 8,996 miles
  • 2019 – 8,123 miles
  • 2018 – 6,896 miles
  • 2017 – 6,658 miles
  • 2016 – 5,857 miles
  • 2015 – 4,897 miles
  • 2014 – 1,617 miles
  • 2013 – 699 miles
  • 2012 – 99,500 miles
  • 2009 – 19,492 miles
  • 2007 – 18,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass10,802 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective All rubbers from centre of exhaust system to rear are perished and starting to split.(both exhausts) 6 in total

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front steering rack outer securing clip missing on boot seal, leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass10,802 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    10,802 miles
    Test number
    473095500265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass10,253 miles (+336)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    10,253 miles
    Test number
    832280438402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass9,917 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    9,917 miles
    Test number
    135670948441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail9,914 miles (+121)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,914 miles
    Test number
    220577110201
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass9,793 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    9,793 miles
    Test number
    593324102753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass8,996 miles (+873)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    8,996 miles
    Test number
    790231858032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass8,123 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    8,123 miles
    Test number
    968652438214
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective All rubbers from centre of exhaust system to rear are perished and starting to split.(both exhausts) 6 in total (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack outer securing clip missing on boot seal, leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail8,120 miles (+1,224)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,120 miles
    Test number
    767710360290
    • DangerousNearside Rear Driver's seat insecure rear bolts on drivers seat loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective All rubbers from centre of exhaust system to rear are perished and starting to split.(both exhausts) 6 in total (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack outer securing clip missing on boot seal, leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass6,896 miles (+238)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    6,896 miles
    Test number
    407355258434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass6,658 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    6,658 miles
    Test number
    116874242083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass5,857 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    5,857 miles
    Test number
    247276108757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass4,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    4,897 miles
    Test number
    566417415171
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  13. Fail4,897 miles (+3,280)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,897 miles
    Test number
    276687515450
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

  14. Pass1,617 miles (+918)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    1,617 miles
    Test number
    249598444407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass699 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    699 miles
    Test number
    446543723169
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail696 miles (-98,804)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    696 miles
    Test number
    875002223188
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass99,500 miles (+80,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    99,500 miles
    Test number
    908413752111
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass19,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    19,492 miles
    Test number
    242599419106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail19,492 miles (+1,050)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,492 miles
    Test number
    831769319102
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass18,442 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    18,442 miles
    Test number
    113408787258
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront top mounts corroded
    • NoteN/s track rod end dust cover split
    • NoteNoisy exhausts

  21. Fail18,442 miles (+142)1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,442 miles
    Test number
    234438987242
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront top mounts corroded
    • NoteN/s track rod end dust cover split
    • NoteNoisy exhausts

  22. Fail18,300 miles1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,300 miles
    Test number
    693011427188
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteCorrision on nearside floor pan, but still solid.
    • NoteNearside fron suspension leg mount has corrision.

Questions about 281 CAP

What vehicle is registration 281 CAP currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 281 CAP on a blue petrol Ford Capri first used on 31 Dec 1986. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 281 CAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 281 CAP is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 281 CAP?
The MOT on 281 CAP is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 281 CAP done?
281 CAP was recorded at 10,802 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025.
Has 281 CAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 281 CAP has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on 281 CAP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 281 CAP find?
281 CAP passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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