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FDU 514L

1972 Ford Capri

Brown Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,385 mi
Last recorded78,385 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFDU 514L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 78,385 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 78,082 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 77,927 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 77,288 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 76,717 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 76,053 miles

Battery Insecure

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2012 76,038 miles

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

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

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

Battery Insecure

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 70,391 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 70,142 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 69,519 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 69,519 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 68,912 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 68,303 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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FDU 514L is a 1972 Ford Capri in Brown with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FDU 514L, 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 FDU 514L registered?

FDU 514L is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 December 1972.

Is FDU 514L safe to buy?

The MOT history for FDU 514L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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