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E737 WFM

1987 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

2,880 mi
Last recorded2,880 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Capri55,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE737 WFM
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 2,880 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 1,899 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 810 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 99,154 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner half shaft seal leaking on o/s/r

Fail 11 Jul 2023 99,154 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner half shaft seal leaking on o/s/r

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 96,331 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 95,345 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 94,172 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Filter Housing Slight Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Slight Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspected Rocker Covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 93,552 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspected Rocker Cover Gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 93,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Direction Of Rotation Incorrect (5.2.3 (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspected Rocker Cover Gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 92,429 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 91,096 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 89,975 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 89,667 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 88,227 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 86,893 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 85,431 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 84,926 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 84,386 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 83,593 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 82,830 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 81,633 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 80,773 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 80,756 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 79,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 79,129 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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E737 WFM is a 1987 Ford Capri in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 E737 WFM, 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 E737 WFM registered?

E737 WFM is a 1987 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 August 1987.

Is E737 WFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E737 WFM shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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