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EDD 607L

1972 Ford Capri

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,931 mi
Last recorded43,931 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDD 607L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 43,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2016 43,679 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 43,466 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 43,462 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 43,422 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 43,206 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 43,205 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 43,116 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 42,249 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 42,243 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 May 2008 40,973 miles

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

Rear brakes are slightly imbalanced, it would appear that they need adjustment or repair

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 10 May 2007 40,786 miles

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

rear brake imbalance 56%

Fail 4 May 2007 40,778 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/f floor corroded and holed but not within prescribed area

rear brake imbalance 84%

Pass 12 May 2006 40,579 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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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EDD 607L is a 1972 Ford Capri in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EDD 607L, 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 EDD 607L registered?

EDD 607L is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 3 October 1972.

Is EDD 607L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDD 607L shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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