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UYL 525M

1973 Ford Capri

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,398 mi
Last recorded31,398 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUYL 525M
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 31,398 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 31,381 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 31,381 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 31,285 miles

Front Washers weak

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint gaiter perishing

Offside Front Lower suspension ball joint gaiter perishing

Oil leak from rear diff

Oil leaks

Slight play in centre propshaft mount mount

Fail 2 Sep 2015 31,285 miles

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

Front Washers weak

Nearside Front Lower suspension ball joint gaiter perishing

Offside Front Lower suspension ball joint gaiter perishing

Oil leak from rear diff

Oil leaks

Slight play in centre propshaft mount mount

Pass 23 Jul 2014 31,064 miles

N/S/F Track rod end gaiter perishing

N/S/F Tyre perishing on outer edge

Oil leak

Slight play in N/S/F Lower suspension ball joint

Small oil leak from rear diff

Pass 27 Apr 2007 30,929 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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UYL 525M is a 1973 Ford Capri in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UYL 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 UYL 525M registered?

UYL 525M is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 14 September 1973.

Is UYL 525M safe to buy?

The MOT history for UYL 525M shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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