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Ford Capri

Gold · Petrol · 1979 · 2,994 cc

LME 35MOT history

LME 35 is a gold petrol Ford Capri first used on 14 Dec 1979. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 23,460 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2026
Mileage
23,460 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LME 35
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Capri
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,994 cc
Year of manufacture
1979
First used
14 Dec 1979
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2026
Latest MOT test
21 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LME 35 was last recorded at 23,460 miles on 21 May 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,454 miles · 20 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 23,460 miles
  • 2020 – 23,400 miles
  • 2019 – 22,400 miles
  • 2018 – 20,651 miles
  • 2017 – 18,759 miles
  • 2016 – 17,619 miles
  • 2015 – 16,486 miles
  • 2014 – 15,535 miles
  • 2010 – 15,477 miles
  • 2008 – 15,386 miles
  • 2007 – 15,045 miles
  • 2006 – 14,026 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass23,460 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.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass23,460 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2026
    Odometer
    23,460 miles
    Test number
    431007633964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail23,454 miles (+54)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,454 miles
    Test number
    494203457903
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass23,400 miles (+1,000)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    23,400 miles
    Test number
    625587613917
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass22,400 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    22,400 miles
    Test number
    614074760966
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension bushes deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPossible coolant leak.
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met (52%).
    • AdvisorySlight air leak heard around servo area when brake pedal depressed.

  5. Fail22,400 miles (+1,749)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,400 miles
    Test number
    756646613549
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension bushes deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPossible coolant leak.
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met (52%).
    • AdvisorySlight air leak heard around servo area when brake pedal depressed.

  6. Pass20,651 miles (+1,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    20,651 miles
    Test number
    262072125384
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass18,759 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    18,759 miles
    Test number
    723222558099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,619 miles (+1,133)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    17,619 miles
    Test number
    833227776869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,486 miles (+951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    16,486 miles
    Test number
    772835456199
    • AdvisoryFront track control arm bushes deteriorated.

  10. Pass15,535 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    15,535 miles
    Test number
    427304094298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,477 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    15,477 miles
    Test number
    383326780059
    • NoteAntiroll bar bushhes on bottom arms perished
    • NoteCorrosion on inner wings and under body
    • NoteHead lights condensation on lenses
    • NotePlay in steering rack

  12. Fail15,477 miles (+91)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,477 miles
    Test number
    423916180013
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAntiroll bar bushhes on bottom arms perished
    • NoteCorrosion on inner wings and under body
    • NoteHead lights condensation on lenses
    • NotePlay in steering rack

  13. Pass15,386 miles (+341)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    15,386 miles
    Test number
    470046208410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,045 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    15,045 miles
    Test number
    334772147109
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail15,035 miles (+1,009)11 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,035 miles
    Test number
    622409007172
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureStatutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack ends

  16. Pass14,026 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,026 miles
    Test number
    604677896018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about LME 35

What vehicle is registration LME 35 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LME 35 on a gold petrol Ford Capri first used on 14 Dec 1979. 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 LME 35 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LME 35 expired on 20 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LME 35?
The MOT on LME 35 expired on 20 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LME 35 done?
LME 35 was recorded at 23,460 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2025, an average of 493 miles a year.
Has LME 35 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LME 35 has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LME 35 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 LME 35 find?
LME 35 passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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