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E185 KAJ

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

21,875 mi
Last recorded21,875 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE185 KAJ
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 21,875 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 20,104 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Onto rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 19,275 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 18,720 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering rack has slight oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2022 16,683 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 14,923 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 14,591 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 14,284 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 13,768 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 13,610 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 13,601 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings engine mount crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement tca bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking on rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 13,208 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 13,198 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion on chaisis box section in various areas

corrosion on front sub frame and suspension

corrosion on rear spring hanger mounts

evidence of poss slight pas leak steering rack area

nearside engine mount bracket corroeded badly

note vehicle underside heavily undersealed

offside and nearside track control arm bushes deteriated

rear anti roll bar link bushes deteriated

rear brake back plates corroded

springs corroeded

wipers smearing

Pass 26 Mar 2014 12,419 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 12,419 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 12,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 11,861 miles

nearside steering rack damp

Pass 1 Mar 2011 11,685 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 11,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 10,773 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear bumpstop missing

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Mar 2009 9,145 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside steering rack damp

Fail 26 Feb 2009 9,145 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside steering rack damp

Pass 13 Mar 2008 7,475 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 7,475 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

tyre pressures low

Pass 8 Mar 2007 7,064 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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E185 KAJ is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 E185 KAJ, 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 E185 KAJ registered?

E185 KAJ is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 August 1987.

Is E185 KAJ safe to buy?

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