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Ford Capri MOT Results

77.4% pass rate
from 3,361 tests in 2020
(18% 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 (18% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.030% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.30% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.5% fail on Horn
      • 0.80% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.18% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.57% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.36% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.060% fail on Switch
      • 0.030% fail on Semaphore
        • 0.030% fail on Switch
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (45% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp (45% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp (45% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Switch
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (57% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Position lamps (44% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Position lamp (42% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.21% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.15% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.15% fail on Switch
    • 0.030% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.6% fail on Brakes
    • 6.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.6% fail on Service brake performance (37% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.6% fail on Rbt (41% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance (44% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.030% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.030% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (50% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp) (47% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance (57% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (58% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.45% fail on Parking brake performance (49% better than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.089% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (73% better than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.42% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.74% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.57% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.30% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.089% fail on Cable
        • 0.089% fail on Lever
        • 0.060% fail on Clevis joint
        • 0.030% fail on Rod
        • 0.030% fail on Relay lever
      • 0.18% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.18% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.12% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.089% fail on Brake discs
        • 0.030% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.51% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.45% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.36% fail on Pedal
      • 0.089% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.36% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.36% fail on Lever
    • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.24% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.060% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.030% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.030% fail on Valves
    • 0.18% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.12% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.060% fail on Other components
      • 0.060% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.030% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
        • 0.030% fail on Other braking system component
    • 0.089% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.060% fail on Servos
      • 0.030% fail on Leaks
  • 5.9% fail on Suspension (28% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (38% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.060% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.060% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.86% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.45% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.089% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.68% fail on Springs
      • 0.45% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.15% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.060% fail on Mounting
      • 0.089% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.030% fail on Anchor bracket
        • 0.030% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
        • 0.030% fail on Shackle bracket
    • 0.12% fail on Shock absorbers (82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Sub-frames (82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.089% fail on Other suspension component (82% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.030% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.060% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.060% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.060% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.030% fail on Axles
      • 0.030% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 5.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (21% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Chassis
      • 1.1% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.65% fail on Pipe (99% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.12% fail on Hose
      • 0.12% fail on System
      • 0.060% fail on Tank
    • 0.89% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.86% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.030% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.83% fail on Seats
      • 0.48% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.45% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.27% fail on Body
      • 0.21% fail on Panel
      • 0.060% fail on Other body component
    • 0.27% fail on Floor
    • 0.18% fail on Doors (65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
      • 0.060% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.060% fail on Door condition
    • 0.089% fail on Transmission (93% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.089% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.089% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.060% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.030% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.060% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.060% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.030% fail on Bracket
    • 0.030% fail on Cabs
      • 0.030% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 5.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (27% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (36% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Spark ignition (45% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions (57% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.060% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.030% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.030% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.089% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.060% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.030% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.57% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.33% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.089% fail on Transmission oil leaks
      • 0.089% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 4.8% fail on Visibility (25% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers (49% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.060% fail on View to rear
      • 0.060% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.030% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.030% fail on Windscreen
  • 2.9% fail on Steering (26% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.95% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.24% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.089% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint (80% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Other components
        • 0.030% fail on Steering component
    • 1.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.0% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.030% fail on Operation
    • 0.24% fail on Power steering
      • 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.089% fail on Other components
      • 0.060% fail on Operation
    • 0.089% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.089% fail on Steering play
      • 0.089% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.060% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.060% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.030% fail on Flexible coupling
      • 0.030% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.030% fail on Steering column
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.92% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.15% fail on Requirements
      • 0.15% fail on Condition (65% better than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Attachment
  • 1.0% fail on Tyres (35% better than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Condition
    • 0.39% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.089% fail on Size/type
  • 0.39% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.39% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.36% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Speedometer (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 0.21% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment
  • 0.060% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.060% fail on Anchorages
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