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E405 FJU

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,735 mi
Last recorded84,735 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE405 FJU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 84,735 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 84,559 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 84,268 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 83,701 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 83,024 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 83,022 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 82,997 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack gaiter leaking power steering fluid (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 82,400 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 82,356 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 81,431 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 77,796 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 77,796 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 76,151 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 75,354 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 72,681 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 71,408 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,905 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 67,353 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 64,215 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 64,205 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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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E405 FJU is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E405 FJU, 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

How do I check the history of E405 FJU?

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What year was E405 FJU registered?

E405 FJU is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 30 September 1987.

Is E405 FJU safe to buy?

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