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E280 BCD

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

895 mi
Last recorded895 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE280 BCD
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 895 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 100,222 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 99,202 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 97,844 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 97,844 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2012 97,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2012 97,432 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 96,876 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 96,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2009 94,986 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

oil leak from rear axle diff cover

Pass 11 Dec 2007 93,209 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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E280 BCD is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E280 BCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E280 BCD registered?

E280 BCD is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 26 August 1987.

Is E280 BCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E280 BCD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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