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OUF 503M

1974 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,091 mi
Last recorded60,091 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUF 503M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 60,091 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 60,032 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 59,950 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 59,923 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 59,892 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 59,845 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 59,655 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 59,364 miles

slight uneven braking at rear

Pass 6 Feb 2016 59,330 miles

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 22 Mar 2014 59,276 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 59,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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OUF 503M is a 1974 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1974 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 51,658 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OUF 503M, 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 52 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 OUF 503M registered?

OUF 503M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 24 January 1974.

Is OUF 503M safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUF 503M shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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