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OFN 711M

1973 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,583 mi
Last recorded98,583 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOFN 711M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 98,583 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 98,583 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 98,103 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s inner and outer sill corroded,But strength not affected

o/s inner and outer sill corroded, But strength not affected

Pass 3 Nov 2017 97,503 miles

corrosion to n/s inner and outer sill (but not load bearing)

corrosion to o/s inner and outer sill (but not load bearing)

corrosion to o/s/r leaf spring mount

Fail 1 Nov 2017 97,503 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

corrosion to n/s inner and outer sill (but not load bearing)

corrosion to o/s inner and outer sill (but not load bearing)

corrosion to o/s/r leaf spring mount

Pass 2 Nov 2016 96,929 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

n/s & o/s outer sills & front wings corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2016 96,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 96,229 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

front tyres perished

Pass 3 Nov 2014 95,579 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 95,579 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 95,007 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f floor corroded to excess

rear oil leak from o/s/r

Pass 29 Oct 2012 94,411 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side front floor pan corrsion but not in a presribed area

Fail 29 Oct 2012 94,411 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

off side front floor pan corrsion but not in a presribed area

Pass 31 Oct 2011 93,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre perished on tread

Fail 27 Oct 2011 93,836 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre perished on tread

Pass 1 Nov 2010 93,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 93,523 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 93,026 miles

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

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

steering rack has slight play

Fail 10 Oct 2009 93,026 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

steering rack has slight play

Pass 9 Oct 2008 92,699 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 92,477 miles

n/s outer sill has slight corrotion

Pass 15 Jun 2005 91,547 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 711M is a 1973 Ford Capri in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 711M, 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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OFN 711M is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 November 1973.

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