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OJG 505M

1973 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,117 mi
Last recorded43,117 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2008
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJG 505M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2008 43,117 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 42,918 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 37,268 miles

slight cracking of steering column rubber coupling

slight play in rack and pinion at off-side

Pass 7 Dec 2006 33,995 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 33,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in compliance bushes os = ns

slight play in steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2005 29,189 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 29,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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OJG 505M is a 1973 Ford Capri in Orange with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OJG 505M, 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 OJG 505M registered?

OJG 505M is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 December 1973.

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