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EMO 282K

1972 Ford Capri

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

4,927 mi
Last recorded4,927 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMO 282K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2018 4,927 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure on floor mounts (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure on floor mounts (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear outer body sill to wheel arch correded

Pass 2 Mar 2017 4,640 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 26 May 2015 4,487 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside & nearside indicator Side repeaters not fitted

offside & nearside mirrors not fitted

offside & nearside rear Suspension bump stops missing

rear fog light not fitted

Fail 22 May 2015 4,487 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside & nearside indicator Side repeaters not fitted

offside & nearside mirrors not fitted

offside & nearside rear Suspension bump stops missing

rear fog light not fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2013 4,170 miles

prop shaft to rear differential leaking oil.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 4,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

prop shaft to rear differential leaking oil.

Pass 19 Jun 2007 4,156 miles

Advised on headlamp reflectors nearside and offside.

Advised on horn operation.

Advised on passenger seat.

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2007 4,156 miles

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

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

Advised on head lamp reflectors nearside and offside.

Advised on horn operation.

Advised on passenger seat.

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2006 3,250 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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EMO 282K is a 1972 Ford Capri in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EMO 282K, 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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EMO 282K is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 January 1972.

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