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OBF 730M

1973 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,248 mi
Last recorded85,248 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBF 730M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 85,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately strut mounting area heavily undersilled (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately strut mounting area heavily undersilled (2.4.A.3)

nearside front hub spindle grease cap missing

offside and nearside front floor to chassis have been repaired by welding and heavily undersilled

offside and nearside rear chassis have been repaired by welding and heavily undersilled

Fail 15 May 2017 85,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately strut mounting area heavily undersilled (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately strut mounting area heavily undersilled (2.4.A.3)

nearside front hub spindle grease cap missing

offside and nearside front floor to chassis have been repaired by welding and heavily undersilled

offside and nearside rear chassis have been repaired by welding and heavily undersilled

vehicle looks to have excessive steering toe in

Pass 2 Jun 2016 85,203 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately strut mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately strut mounting area heavily undersealed (2.4.A.3)

nearside front spindle hub grease cap missing

offside and nearside front floor and chassis have been repaired by welding and heavily undersealed

offside and nearside rear chassis have been repaired by welding and heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Apr 2015 85,192 miles

nearside front stub axle grease cap missing .

offside and nearside front suspension macpherson strut mounting areas have been repaired by welding and have been heavily undersilled.

underside chassis,floor and sidesill panels have been repaired by welding and heavily undersilled.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 85,142 miles

offside and nearside front suspension strut mountings have been repaired by welding and heavily undersilled.

under side chassis and floor panels have been extensivly repaired by welding and heavily undersilled.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 85,135 miles

n/s front stubaxle grease cap missing.

n/s front suspension strut has been repaired and heavily undersilled.

o/s front suspension strut mounting has been repaired and heavily undersilled.

underside of vehicle has been extensively repaired and heavily undersilled

Fail 29 Jan 2013 85,133 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Steering rack repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Steering rack repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s front stubaxle grease cap missing

n/s front suspension strut mounting has been repaired and has been heavily undersilled

o/s front suspension strut mounting has been repaired and heavily undersilled

underside of vehicle has been extensively welded and undersilled

Pass 10 Jan 2012 84,815 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

all hub caps missing

battery insecure

body repairs carried out under vehicle, underseal applied

exhaust sporty

n/s/f and both rear wheel bolts of different type

n/s/f grease cap missing

o/s/f seat slightly loose

Fail 9 Jan 2012 84,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

all hub caps missing

battery insecure

body repairs carried out under vehicle, underseal applied

exhaust sporty

n/s/f and both rear wheel bolts of different type

n/s/f grease cap missing

o/s/f seat slightly loose

Fail 16 May 2007 84,680 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 84,680 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 84,659 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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OBF 730M is a 1973 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1973 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 48,538 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 OBF 730M, 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 53 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 OBF 730M registered?

OBF 730M is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 2 October 1973.

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