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OFN 666M

1973 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

20,250 mi
Last recorded20,250 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFN 666M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 20,250 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 25 Nov 2021 20,230 miles

underside heavly undersealed

Pass 26 May 2016 19,913 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive out rigger front of spring (2.4.A.3)

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

under side heavly under sealed

Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,829 miles

off side front brake slightly sticky

Fail 12 May 2015 19,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 19,408 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 19,408 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 19,315 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

gearbox oil leak

steering rack damp

Fail 6 Mar 2013 19,315 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

gearbox oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 4 Nov 2011 18,602 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 18,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 19,418 miles

offside rear tyre sidwall cracking

signs of leak evident on servo

Pass 23 Dec 2008 18,177 miles

excessive underseal onoffside inner wing panel may have underlying corrosion

Fail 23 Dec 2008 18,177 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

excessive underseal onoffside inner wing panel may have underlying corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2007 16,800 miles

N/S/R brake starting to bind.

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

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

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

Rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 28 Sep 2006 16,030 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 16,013 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine emmits blue smoke at idle but not excessive

Pass 31 Aug 2005 15,502 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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OFN 666M is a 1973 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OFN 666M, 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.

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What year was OFN 666M registered?

OFN 666M is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 21 November 1973.

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