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CDX 85L

1973 Ford Capri

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,407 mi
Last recorded55,407 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDX 85L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 55,407 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 53,277 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 52,812 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 52,329 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 52,010 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 51,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 51,349 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding After brake test (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 49,781 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 49,348 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 49,348 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,731 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 48,720 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,001 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 47,673 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

STEERING LOCK NOT WORKING.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 47,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

STEERING LOCK NOT WORKING.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 47,276 miles

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

slight left and right movement rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 14 Apr 2010 45,746 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

HAND BRAKE HAS MORE THAN NORMAL TRAVEL.

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNTING TO BODY NOT HOLDING TIGHT ON MOUNTING BOLTS BUT NO EXSESIVE PLAY. POSSIBLE WRONG FITTING.

RUST MAKES FROM N/S/F TRACK CONTROL ARM INNER BUSH, CENTRE OF BUSH POSSIBLY MOVEING ON BOLT.

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,830 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 44,820 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 43,551 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 43,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 42,927 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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CDX 85L is a 1973 Ford Capri in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CDX 85L, 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.

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What year was CDX 85L registered?

CDX 85L is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 9 February 1973.

Is CDX 85L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDX 85L shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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