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TYB 5M

1973 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,618 mi
Last recorded73,618 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYB 5M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 73,618 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 73,618 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 73,530 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 72,976 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 72,976 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 72,491 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 71,761 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 71,761 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 71,758 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

off side mirro missing

undersealed

Pass 8 Jul 2008 71,738 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 71,738 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 71,514 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 71,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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TYB 5M is a 1973 Ford Capri in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 TYB 5M, 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 TYB 5M registered?

TYB 5M is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 August 1973.

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