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FYH 713J

1970 Ford Capri

Gold Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,192 mi
Last recorded16,192 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1970 Ford Capri43,121 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYH 713J
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1970
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 16,192 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 15,446 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 14,998 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2014 14,236 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 13,946 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 13,946 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 13,940 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 13,940 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 13,808 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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FYH 713J is a 1970 Ford Capri in Gold with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1970 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 43,121 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 FYH 713J, 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 56 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FYH 713J?

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What year was FYH 713J registered?

FYH 713J is a 1970 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 August 1970.

Is FYH 713J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FYH 713J shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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