Ford Capri
Silver and Black · Petrol · 1962 · 1,298 cc
538 YPJMOT history
538 YPJ is a silver and black petrol Ford Capri first used on 26 Jul 1962. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 69,685 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 69,685 mi
- At MOT on 11 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 15
- 12 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 444 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 538 YPJ
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Capri
- Colour
- Silver and Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,298 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1962
- First used
- 26 Jul 1962
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
538 YPJ was last recorded at 69,685 miles on 11 Oct 2025, 1,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2017.
- Previous MOT
- 68,006 miles · 3 Jul 2017
- Between the last two tests
- 1,679 miles
- Average per year
- 444 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 69,685 miles
- 2017 – 68,006 miles
- 2016 – 67,856 miles
- 2015 – 67,436 miles
- 2014 – 66,395 miles
- 2013 – 64,835 miles
- 2012 – 63,927 miles
- 2011 – 62,545 miles
- 2010 – 62,147 miles
- 2009 – 61,803 miles
- 2007 – 61,497 miles
- 2006 – 61,131 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2010–2011
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
15 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass69,685 miles (+1,679)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 69,685 miles
- Test number
- 883548052148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,006 miles (+150)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 68,006 miles
- Test number
- 322996859973
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,856 miles (+420)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 67,856 miles
- Test number
- 366525359291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,436 miles (+1,041)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 67,436 miles
- Test number
- 668169655156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,395 miles (+1,560)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 66,395 miles
- Test number
- 505794874140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,835 miles (+908)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 64,835 miles
- Test number
- 919069353153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,927 miles (+1,382)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 63,927 miles
- Test number
- 298752772421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,545 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 62,545 miles
- Test number
- 908538261145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,545 miles (+398)1 dangerous9 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,545 miles
- Test number
- 296680261129
- DangerousOffside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
- FailureFront Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak from engine and rear axle pinion seal
Pass62,147 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 62,147 miles
- Test number
- 183059480194
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail62,147 miles (+344)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,147 miles
- Test number
- 292347480131
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass61,803 miles (+306)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 61,803 miles
- Test number
- 460255919076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,497 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 61,497 miles
- Test number
- 232913617255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,495 miles (+364)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,495 miles
- Test number
- 284200507273
- FailureNearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Pass61,131 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 61,131 miles
- Test number
- 570338686103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 538 YPJ
- What vehicle is registration 538 YPJ currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 538 YPJ on a silver and black petrol Ford Capri first used on 26 Jul 1962. 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 538 YPJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 538 YPJ expired on 10 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 538 YPJ?
- The MOT on 538 YPJ expired on 10 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 538 YPJ done?
- 538 YPJ was recorded at 69,685 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2025, an average of 444 miles a year.
- Has 538 YPJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 538 YPJ has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2011.
- Has the mileage on 538 YPJ ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 538 YPJ find?
- 538 YPJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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