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E354 SKE

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

63,392 mi
Last recorded63,392 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE354 SKE
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 63,392 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 63,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 63,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 62,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in BOTH front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Aug 2021 62,450 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 62,084 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 61,757 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 61,340 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 61,029 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 61,029 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 60,640 miles

oil leaks around engine and gearbox

Fail 6 Aug 2016 60,630 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

oil leaks around engine and gearbox

Pass 6 Aug 2015 59,327 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 58,121 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 57,645 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 57,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 57,306 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 56,863 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 56,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake lever locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 56,759 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 56,434 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 56,034 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 56,032 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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E354 SKE is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 E354 SKE, 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 E354 SKE registered?

E354 SKE is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E354 SKE safe to buy?

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