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TPK 235M

1973 Ford Capri

Orange Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,699 mi
Last recorded64,699 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPK 235M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 64,699 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 64,059 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 63,676 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,595 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 65,595 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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 Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

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

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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TPK 235M is a 1973 Ford Capri in Orange with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TPK 235M, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TPK 235M registered?

TPK 235M is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 November 1973.

Is TPK 235M safe to buy?

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