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E153 WON

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,690 mi
Last recorded50,690 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE153 WON
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 50,690 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 50,687 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 50,684 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2022 50,650 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2021 50,474 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 50,168 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 50,168 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2014 49,692 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 49,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 49,580 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,597 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 48,580 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Capri?

Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
11,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 4,143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,055
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,852
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,080
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,143
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E153 WON is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 55,478 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E153 WON, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Capri typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 39 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E153 WON registered?

E153 WON is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 December 1987.

Is E153 WON safe to buy?

The MOT history for E153 WON shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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