1987 Ford Capri 2.8L Petrol · E505 CJX
1987 Ford Capri (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 43,229 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD CAPRI
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E505 CJX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 43,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E505 CJX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Ford Capri (E505 CJX) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system from flexi to rigid (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to flexi weeping (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”.
E505 CJX Mileage History
- 24/06/202241,239 mi
- 09/06/202341,875 mi+636 mi
- 16/06/202341,877 mi+2 mi
- 20/06/202443,410 mi+1,533 mi
- 03/06/202643,229 mi-181 mi
Average of roughly 505 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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