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ECV 135K

1972 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,698 mi
Last recorded89,698 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECV 135K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 89,698 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 88,777 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 87,999 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 87,631 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 87,352 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable play in rack end. (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 86,477 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 85,996 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 85,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 85,639 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 84,535 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 84,480 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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ECV 135K is a 1972 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ECV 135K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ECV 135K registered?

ECV 135K is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 22 June 1972.

Is ECV 135K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECV 135K shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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