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Ford Capri MOT Results

78.7% pass rate
from 2,798 tests in 2021
(19% better than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Capri is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (13% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamps (38% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp (42% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.50% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.29% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.036% fail on Switch
    • 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.1% fail on Horn
      • 0.82% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.14% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (34% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (34% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp (35% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Switch
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (43% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.036% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.036% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.036% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.036% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.036% fail on Switch
  • 7.3% fail on Brakes (18% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.8% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt (30% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (36% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.75% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.036% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (28% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.64% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (57% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (56% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.57% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt
          • 0.50% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.036% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.036% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.036% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.36% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.82% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.61% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.21% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.46% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.25% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.071% fail on Rod (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.071% fail on Clevis joint (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.036% fail on Cable
        • 0.036% fail on Linkage
        • 0.036% fail on Pivot
      • 0.18% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.14% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.036% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.036% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.036% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.43% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.29% fail on Pedal
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.11% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.071% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.071% fail on Valves
      • 0.036% fail on Servos
      • 0.036% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.29% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.21% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.11% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.11% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
      • 0.036% fail on Other components
    • 0.071% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.036% fail on Leaks
      • 0.036% fail on Servos
  • 5.4% fail on Suspension (27% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (36% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.36% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.071% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.071% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.82% fail on Springs
      • 0.32% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.29% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.11% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
        • 0.071% fail on Shackle bracket
        • 0.036% fail on Leaf spring
        • 0.036% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.036% fail on Anchor pins and bushes
      • 0.21% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.21% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.036% fail on Mounting
    • 0.82% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.36% fail on Pins and bushes (200% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage
      • 0.071% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.036% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.25% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.071% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.071% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.036% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.036% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.21% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.14% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.036% fail on Macpherson strut
  • 5.0% fail on Visibility (22% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (36% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on View to rear
      • 0.11% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.036% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.036% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.036% fail on Windscreen
  • 4.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (28% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.93% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.89% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.036% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.93% fail on Seats
      • 0.57% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.46% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.79% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.50% fail on Pipe
      • 0.11% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.071% fail on Tank
      • 0.071% fail on Hose
      • 0.036% fail on System
    • 0.68% fail on Chassis
      • 0.68% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.29% fail on Doors
      • 0.18% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
        • 0.036% fail on Hinge
      • 0.11% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.11% fail on Door condition
      • 0.036% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.036% fail on Door condition
    • 0.25% fail on Body
      • 0.11% fail on Other body component
      • 0.071% fail on Panel
      • 0.036% fail on Body condition
      • 0.036% fail on Mounting fixings
      • 0.036% fail on Pillar
    • 0.21% fail on Boot lid (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Boot lid condition (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Floor
    • 0.071% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.071% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.036% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.036% fail on Transmission
      • 0.036% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.036% fail on Joints
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.32% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.11% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.071% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.036% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.036% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.25% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.18% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.11% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 3.4% fail on Steering
    • 1.6% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.93% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.46% fail on Locking devices (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.14% fail on Other components
        • 0.11% fail on Steering linkage
        • 0.036% fail on Steering component
      • 0.036% fail on Drag link end
    • 1.5% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.5% fail on Steering rack (55% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.036% fail on Steering box
    • 0.29% fail on Power steering
      • 0.18% fail on Other components
      • 0.071% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.036% fail on Operation
    • 0.11% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.071% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.071% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.071% fail on Steering play
      • 0.071% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.036% fail on Steering column
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.61% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.36% fail on Condition
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment
      • 0.036% fail on Requirements
  • 0.64% fail on Tyres (49% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Condition
    • 0.18% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.036% fail on Size/type
  • 0.54% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment
  • 0.18% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.18% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.036% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.036% fail on Anchorages
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