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EPY 302L

1973 Ford Capri

Bronze Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,868 mi
Last recorded29,868 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1973 Ford Capri48,538 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPY 302L
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 29,868 miles

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 29,675 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 29,521 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 29,129 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 27,781 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 27,024 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 26,758 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 26,757 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2011 25,813 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 25,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2008 25,402 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 25,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 24,809 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 24,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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EPY 302L is a 1973 Ford Capri in Bronze with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 EPY 302L, 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 EPY 302L registered?

EPY 302L is a 1973 Ford Capri, first registered on 5 January 1973.

Is EPY 302L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPY 302L shows 14 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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