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UUG 123M

1974 Ford Capri

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,512 mi
Last recorded65,512 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Capri51,658 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUUG 123M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 65,512 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 65,509 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing on the track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 65,449 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 65,449 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Track rod end loose all joints insecure split pins missing (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Mar 2016 65,436 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure clamp missing (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

various components steering and suspension / split pins are deteriorating away

Pass 3 Feb 2015 60,827 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 59,933 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust box rubber perished

Pass 5 Feb 2013 59,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 58,360 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 58,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 57,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 57,649 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 47,617 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 42,602 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 41,497 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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UUG 123M is a 1974 Ford Capri in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1974 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 51,658 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 UUG 123M, 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 52 years old, this Ford Capri is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UUG 123M registered?

UUG 123M is a 1974 Ford Capri, first registered on 1 May 1974.

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