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Ford Capri

Blue and Silver · Petrol · 1984 · 2,792 cc

A252 XEPMOT history

A252 XEP is a blue and silver petrol Ford Capri first used on 24 May 1984. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026 and it has passed 6 of 8 MOT tests, with 83,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2026
Mileage
83,117 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2025
MOT tests
8
6 passed · 2 failed
Per year
412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
A252 XEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Capri
Colour
Blue and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
24 May 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

A252 XEP was last recorded at 83,117 miles on 5 Feb 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,088 miles · 21 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,117 miles
  • 2021 – 83,088 miles
  • 2019 – 82,905 miles
  • 2018 – 81,930 miles
  • 2015 – 79,027 miles
  • 2014 – 78,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,117 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rust patches

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Wipers slightly smearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

8 tests since 15 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,117 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    83,117 miles
    Test number
    364450373610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass83,088 miles (+183)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,088 miles
    Test number
    719599898638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,905 miles (+975)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    82,905 miles
    Test number
    711482485367
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass81,930 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,930 miles
    Test number
    482071447861
    • AdvisoryRust patches
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly smearing

  5. Fail81,928 miles (+2,901)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,928 miles
    Test number
    961699255396
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x 2 (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRust patches
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly smearing

  6. Pass79,027 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,027 miles
    Test number
    305505782982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,026 miles (+193)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,026 miles
    Test number
    719768610898
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass78,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    78,833 miles
    Test number
    288648454296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about A252 XEP

Does A252 XEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on A252 XEP expired on 4 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on A252 XEP?
The MOT on A252 XEP expired on 4 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has A252 XEP done?
A252 XEP was recorded at 83,117 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2025, an average of 412 miles a year.
Has A252 XEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. A252 XEP has failed 2 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on A252 XEP 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 A252 XEP find?
A252 XEP passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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