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E654 YOO

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,825 mi
Last recorded98,825 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE654 YOO
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 98,825 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 97,385 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 95,947 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 93,995 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 93,800 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 93,800 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 93,451 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 93,304 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

PAS Belt worn perished.

Fail 5 Jul 2018 93,304 miles

Brake performance not tested OSR Brake binding (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

PAS Belt worn perished.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 92,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2017 92,880 miles

Steering system excessively tight One way only. (2.2.D.1)

rear brake binding OS & NS (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2016 92,673 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

all exhaust rubbers perrished

all tyres perrished

slight play OSF inner track rod joints

Fail 31 May 2016 92,673 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

all exhaust rubbers perrished

all tyres perrished

slight play OSF inner track rod joints

Pass 10 Jun 2015 92,260 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 91,989 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 91,589 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 91,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 91,276 miles

nearside front plus both rear tyres perishing on sidewall

Fail 26 May 2011 91,201 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Water pump / thermostat housing leaking coolant

Pass 4 May 2010 87,655 miles

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

Fuel staining around fuel pump

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to front jacking points

Slight judder N/S/F & both rear brakes

Pass 9 May 2009 85,631 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 84,197 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 82,347 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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E654 YOO 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 73.9%.

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 E654 YOO, 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 E654 YOO registered?

E654 YOO is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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