1987 Ford Capri 2.0L Petrol · D853 XPU
1987 Ford Capri (2.0L, petrol). First registered 06/07/1987. Recorded mileage 26,153 miles. MOT valid until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,153 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 1993cc
D853 XPU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 26,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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D853 XPU Mileage History
- 23/03/200693,686 mi
- 21/03/200794,945 mi+1,259 mi
- 12/03/200897,196 mi+2,251 mi
- 24/03/200999,730 mi+2,534 mi
- 22/03/20101,862 mi-97,868 mi
- 22/03/20101,862 mi
- 23/03/20114,171 mi+2,309 mi
- 19/03/20126,259 mi+2,088 mi
- 28/03/20138,623 mi+2,364 mi
- 27/03/201410,968 mi+2,345 mi
- 28/03/201410,969 mi+1 mi
- 20/03/201513,662 mi+2,693 mi
- 22/03/201616,402 mi+2,740 mi
- 14/03/201718,385 mi+1,983 mi
- 26/03/201820,369 mi+1,984 mi
- 19/03/201921,942 mi+1,573 mi
- 18/03/202024,774 mi+2,832 mi
- 22/03/202125,183 mi+409 mi
- 28/03/202225,530 mi+347 mi
- 29/03/202225,535 mi+5 mi
- 28/03/202325,845 mi+310 mi
- 06/03/202426,131 mi+286 mi
- 02/12/202526,153 mi+22 mi
Average of roughly -3,429 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
D853 XPU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Capri (D853 XPU) between March 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system on axle (1.1.11 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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