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ULL 525M

1973 Ford Capri

Purple Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,539 mi
Last recorded80,539 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULL 525M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 80,539 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 80,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 80,333 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 79,938 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,640 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 79,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 79,145 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013 2,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 2,021 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 98,658 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 96,287 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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ULL 525M is a 1973 Ford Capri in Purple with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ULL 525M, 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 ULL 525M registered?

ULL 525M is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 October 1973.

Is ULL 525M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULL 525M shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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