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E701 FFP

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

77,785 mi
Last recorded77,785 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE701 FFP
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 77,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 77,287 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 76,454 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 76,029 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 75,747 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 75,744 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 75,227 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 74,703 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 73,570 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 73,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 73,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 72,537 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside front windscreen washer jet poor

Pass 29 Sep 2015 71,918 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 71,499 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 71,023 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 71,023 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 70,237 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 69,241 miles

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

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

underneath of vehicle is heavily painted in protective underseal and unable to fully inspect

Pass 5 Oct 2010 68,293 miles

advisory from previous test no 182663970259

Fail 30 Sep 2010 68,284 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion to door shut

underneath of vehicle heavily covered in under seal

Pass 26 Oct 2009 67,254 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chip to screen

corrosion to floor pans and chassis rails at rear by shock mount and all shackle mounts

corrosion to inner sills and floor pans in various palces by seat belt mounts

corrosion to inner wheel arches by top shock mounts front and rears

slight corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe

slight play in front mounts and bearings

slight play in upper right of passagers front seat

Fail 16 Oct 2009 67,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

chip to screen

corrosion to floor pans and chassis rails at rear by shock mount and all shackle mounts

corrosion to inner sills and floor pans in various palces by seat belt mounts

corrosion to inner wheel arches by top shock mounts front and rears

slight corrosion to o/s/f metal brake pipe

slight play in front mounts and bearings

Pass 3 Oct 2008 66,146 miles

Corrosion to O/S/F inner wheelarch

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

Low tyre pressure O/S/R

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 63,929 miles

general corrosion to rear suspension componants and rear chassis legs †smell of fuel around tank area but no leak seen

Pass 20 Oct 2006 62,344 miles

Advises from failure 963363996219 still apply

Fail 20 Oct 2006 62,344 miles

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

Exhaust fouling prop shaft when vehicle is jacked up

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

Fail 14 Oct 2006 62,201 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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E701 FFP is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 E701 FFP, 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 E701 FFP registered?

E701 FFP is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 December 1987.

Is E701 FFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E701 FFP shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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