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UBX 28L

1972 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,664 mi
Last recorded59,664 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBX 28L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 59,664 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 58,575 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 57,647 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 56,445 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 55,399 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 53,874 miles

Little reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 30 Dec 2015 50,911 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mounting stiff but is secure and not effecting the working of the suspension

battery loose but secure at the time of the test

front handbake cable secure and working ok but is a poor fitment for the car

Fail 23 Dec 2015 50,911 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked split pin missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked split pin missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension top mounting stiff but is secure and not effecting the working of the suspension

battery loose but secure at the time of the test

front handbake cable secure and working ok but is a poor fitment for the car

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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UBX 28L is a 1972 Ford Capri in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UBX 28L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UBX 28L registered?

UBX 28L is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 26 October 1972.

Is UBX 28L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UBX 28L shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UBX 28L have outstanding finance?

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