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E714 KSF

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

75,856 mi
Last recorded75,856 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE714 KSF
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 75,856 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 75,611 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 75,185 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 75,185 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts wiring fouling on exhaust (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2020 74,552 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 74,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 74,433 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 74,109 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 73,699 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 73,699 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 73,134 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 73,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 72,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 71,878 miles

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

general vehicle chassis and structure showing corrosion to various areas

near side front seat pivot lock heavily worn but secure

nearside front jacking point corroded

nearside front lower track control arm bush slightly worn

offside front door hindges worn

offside front seat pivot lock heavily worn but secure

Fail 20 Aug 2014 71,871 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Upper brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

general vehicle chassis and structure showing corrosion to various areas

near side front seat pivot lock heavily worn but secure

nearside front jacking point corroded

nearside front lower track control arm bush slightly worn

offside front door hindges worn

offside front seat pivot lock heavily worn but secure

Pass 5 Aug 2013 71,493 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear axle bump stops missing

slight play between seats & seat runners.

vehicle underside corroded but solid, also heavily undersealed

Fail 25 Jul 2013 71,489 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear axle bump stops missing

slight play between seats & seat runners.

vehicle underside corroded but solid, also heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Aug 2012 741,312 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 741,308 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E714 KSF is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 E714 KSF, 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 E714 KSF registered?

E714 KSF is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 25 September 1987.

Is E714 KSF safe to buy?

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