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Ford Capri MOT Results

74.8% pass rate
from 3,304 tests in 2017
(14% 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.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (10% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.091% fail on Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
        • 0.091% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 0.061% fail on Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
        • 0.061% fail on Main beam 'tell-tale'
      • 0.061% fail on Matched pair (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.030% fail on Switch
    • 3.2% fail on Registration plate lamp
    • 2.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Individual lamps
        • 0.54% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.45% fail on All direction indicators (48% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Tell tales
    • 2.5% fail on Position lamps (32% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Front lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear lamps
      • 0.061% fail on All position lamps
    • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 1.5% fail on Fog lamp
      • 0.51% fail on Tell tale
      • 0.24% fail on Switch
    • 1.8% fail on Stop lamp (39% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Battery
    • 1.5% fail on Horn
    • 0.61% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.39% fail on Lamp
      • 0.18% fail on Switch
      • 0.030% fail on Tell tale
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 6.9% fail on Brake performance (18% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Rear wheels
      • 3.3% fail on Front wheels
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance (49% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Service brake performance (50% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.091% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.030% fail on Gradient hand brake
    • 3.2% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 2.5% fail on Components
        • 1.6% fail on Pipes
        • 0.82% fail on Hoses
        • 0.15% fail on Cylinders
        • 0.091% fail on Reservoirs
        • 0.061% fail on Servos
      • 0.48% fail on Leaks
      • 0.36% fail on Operation
      • 0.030% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Hub components
      • 0.45% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.42% fail on Brake calipers (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.030% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.030% fail on Wheel cylinder
    • 0.76% fail on Restricted movement (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.61% fail on Parking brake
      • 0.58% fail on Condition
      • 0.030% fail on Fitment
    • 0.36% fail on Mechanical components (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Cable
      • 0.061% fail on Clevis joint
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage
      • 0.030% fail on Lever
    • 0.27% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.27% fail on Pedal
        • 0.21% fail on Condition
        • 0.061% fail on Anti-slip
    • 0.18% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.15% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Park brake mechanism/associated mountings
      • 0.030% fail on Actuating linkage mounting
    • 0.12% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.091% fail on Leaks (12 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Components
        • 0.030% fail on Servos
    • 0.091% fail on Locking devices
  • 7.6% fail on Suspension (22% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 2.6% fail on Spring mounting (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Component mounting
      • 0.21% fail on Subframe mounting (67% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings (34% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.94% fail on Front
      • 0.18% fail on Rear (73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.85% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.12% fail on Condition
    • 0.94% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.58% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.12% fail on Condition (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage condition
    • 0.48% fail on Front suspension joints (48% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Leaf springs
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
      • 0.12% fail on Shackle bracket (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Pins and bushes
        • 0.061% fail on Shackle
        • 0.030% fail on Anchor
      • 0.030% fail on Spring eye
      • 0.030% fail on Anchor bracket
      • 0.030% fail on Securing bolts
    • 0.39% fail on Coil springs
      • 0.30% fail on Condition
      • 0.091% fail on Location
    • 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers (76% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Condition (76% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.15% fail on Tie bars/rods
      • 0.061% fail on Condition
      • 0.061% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.061% fail on Attachment
    • 0.091% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.091% fail on Condition
    • 0.061% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
    • 0.030% fail on Trailing arms
      • 0.030% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.030% fail on Radius arms
      • 0.030% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.030% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.030% fail on Condition
    • 0.030% fail on Drive shafts
      • 0.030% fail on Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
        • 0.030% fail on Universal joint
  • 7.6% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions (31% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Emissions (81% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.5% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.64% fail on Pipe (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on System
      • 0.27% fail on Cap
      • 0.15% fail on Tank
      • 0.061% fail on Hose
    • 0.39% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 6.4% fail on Driver's view of the road
    • 4.6% fail on Washers
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.091% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.061% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.1% fail on Steering
    • 3.2% fail on Steering system
      • 1.8% fail on Steering rack (49% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.15% fail on Free play
        • 0.15% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.15% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.061% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.030% fail on Other components
        • 0.030% fail on Steering component
    • 0.36% fail on Locking devices (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Power steering
      • 0.091% fail on Rams
      • 0.091% fail on Other components
      • 0.061% fail on Operation
      • 0.061% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.030% fail on Drive system
      • 0.030% fail on Pump
    • 0.21% fail on Steering control
      • 0.091% fail on Steering column
      • 0.091% fail on Steering coupling
        • 0.061% fail on Universal joint
        • 0.030% fail on Flexible coupling
      • 0.030% fail on Steering lock
    • 0.15% fail on Steering operation
    • 0.091% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 3.8% fail on Body, Structure and General Items
    • 1.6% fail on Body condition
    • 0.97% fail on Vehicle structure
      • 0.97% fail on Chassis
    • 0.91% fail on Seats
      • 0.58% fail on Passengers (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Drivers
    • 0.42% fail on Doors
      • 0.36% fail on Passengers front
      • 0.030% fail on Drivers
      • 0.030% fail on Passengers other
    • 0.18% fail on Speedometer
    • 0.091% fail on Engine mountings
    • 0.061% fail on Load security
      • 0.030% fail on Bootlid
      • 0.030% fail on Tailgate
    • 0.030% fail on Body security
  • 2.2% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 2.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.54% fail on Condition
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment
      • 0.12% fail on Requirements
      • 0.030% fail on Installation check
        • 0.030% fail on Anchorage's
  • 1.5% fail on Tyres (35% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Condition
    • 0.48% fail on Tread depth (46% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Size/type
    • 0.061% fail on Valve stem
  • 0.51% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.48% fail on Registration plate
    • 0.061% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.30% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment
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