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CDU 368K

1972 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,921 mi
Last recorded68,921 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDU 368K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 68,921 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 66,306 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 66,298 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 65,887 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 65,871 miles

Brake performance not tested brakes could not be tested due to front brake pads not secured on offside front (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted securing pins missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 65,325 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 65,162 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 65,016 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 64,751 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 64,745 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 64,562 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 64,338 miles

exhaust rubber mointings spliting

rad leaking

Fail 28 Nov 2012 64,338 miles

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

exhaust rubber mointings spliting

rad leaking

Pass 5 Dec 2011 64,155 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 63,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 63,936 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear axle n/s bump stop is missing

Pass 20 Aug 2009 63,803 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2009 63,795 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 68,677 miles

slight fluctuation(grabbing) on front brakes

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Fail 14 Aug 2008 86,737 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear tryre slight cracking

o/s rear tyre slight cracking on sidewall

slight fluctuation(grabbing) on front brakes

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 11 May 2007 63,496 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 63,296 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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CDU 368K is a 1972 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CDU 368K, 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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What year was CDU 368K registered?

CDU 368K is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 January 1972.

Is CDU 368K safe to buy?

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