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YFC 106K

1972 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

93,951 mi
Last recorded93,951 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1972 Ford Capri52,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYFC 106K
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 93,951 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 93,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 6 Aug 2020 93,574 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER TYRE WALL CRACKING PLUS SLIGHT DAMAGE, NO CHORD VISIBLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced O/S OUTER SILL SLIGHT COROSSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 93,357 miles

Offside Outer Outer sill panel corroded and looks like filler

Fail 24 Jun 2019 93,357 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Outer Outer sill panel corroded and looks like filler

Pass 25 Jun 2018 98,014 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 92,798 miles

sills,steps,arches corroded,oil leaks

Pass 1 Jul 2016 92,615 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to floorpans,sills(inner small holes)/steps,rear arches/wings(small holes)

Fail 12 May 2016 92,610 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device insecure lock tabs not bent two bolts (2.4.G.1)

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 Anti-roll bar which is adjustable, locking device insecure lock tabs not bent two bolt (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured brocken (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

hand brake cable across axle fraying

Pass 13 Apr 2015 92,230 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front floorpans holed,corrosion to inner and outer sills/steps,suspension mounts/components,brake pipes

Pass 9 Apr 2014 91,582 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

oil leak from rear axle

oil leak from rear of the gearbox

Pass 3 Apr 2013 910,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 91,004 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 90,495 miles

Oil leak

slight rust around head lights.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 90,494 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2011 89,945 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2011 89,943 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2010 89,423 miles

corrosion to floorpans sills and suspension

Pass 30 Mar 2009 83,634 miles

play o/s steering rack,corrosion to suspension mounts/components,sills/steps,oil leaks

Pass 13 May 2008 88,188 miles

corrosion to floorpans,suspension mounts,sills

Fail 13 May 2008 88,187 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to floorpans,suspension mounts,sills

Pass 17 Apr 2007 87,467 miles

corrosion to inner and outer sills,suspension mounts,shock mounts,suspension components,brake pipes,oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2006 86,897 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 86,897 miles

Offside Lower Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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YFC 106K is a 1972 Ford Capri in Silver with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 YFC 106K, 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.

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What year was YFC 106K registered?

YFC 106K is a 1972 Ford Capri, first registered on 23 June 1972.

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