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OYD 303L

1972 Ford Capri

Yellow Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

38,606 mi
Last recorded38,606 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYD 303L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 38,606 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 37,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 35,770 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 33,650 miles

Central Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 31,790 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 28,235 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 24,222 miles

n/s steering rack bush has slight play

Pass 10 Mar 2016 18,784 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 15,403 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 15,403 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 14,178 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 14,073 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,044 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 13,993 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 13,897 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 13,780 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 13,561 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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OYD 303L is a 1972 Ford Capri in Yellow with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1972 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 52,817 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 OYD 303L, 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 54 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OYD 303L registered?

OYD 303L is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is OYD 303L safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYD 303L shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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