The road tax status for E280 VFJ is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for E280 VFJ?

The MOT for E280 VFJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 June 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of E280 VFJ?

The recorded mileage for E280 VFJ is 96,533 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is E280 VFJ ULEZ compliant?

No, E280 VFJ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1987 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · E280 VFJ

E280 VFJ

1987 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1987. Recorded mileage 96,533 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: FORD CAPRI
Year / Origin: 1987 · Chelmsford
MOT Status: Valid until 28/06/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 96,533 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 96,533 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1987
Engine: 2792cc

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E280 VFJ Key Findings

13 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2023
96,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
3 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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E280 VFJ Mileage History

14/06/200669,245 mi
22/06/200773,701 mi+4,456 mi
07/07/200879,780 mi+6,079 mi
29/06/200984,372 mi+4,592 mi
02/07/200984,372 mi
01/07/201088,412 mi+4,040 mi
01/07/201088,412 mi
09/06/201192,240 mi+3,828 mi
19/07/201296,333 mi+4,093 mi
12/03/201696,371 mi+38 mi
10/07/201996,454 mi+83 mi
12/07/202196,496 mi+42 mi
30/06/202396,533 mi+37 mi

Average of roughly 1,601 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

E280 VFJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 18:07

MOT Analysis

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13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Capri (E280 VFJ) between June 2006 and June 2023.

The record contains 10 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 30 June 2023 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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: “Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body m”; “Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body ”; “Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body”.

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