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BHL 574K

1972 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,961 mi
Last recorded40,961 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHL 574K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 40,961 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion on front wings + bonet

Fail 16 Nov 2012 40,908 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body + wing corrosion bothsides.

Slight movement in offside seat.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 39,737 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 39,392 miles

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

heavy underseal

o/s/f wheel slight play

Fail 9 Aug 2010 39,364 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight play in rack

Pass 9 Dec 2008 38,041 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 38,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 37,405 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 37,368 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

play in lower steering coloum.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 36,312 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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BHL 574K is a 1972 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1972 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 52,817 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 BHL 574K, 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 54 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BHL 574K is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 7 January 1972.

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