Ford Capri MOT Results

Registered in 1985
75.4% pass rate
from 353 tests in 2021
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 1985 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Capri is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.28% fail on Switch
    • 2.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.7% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 1.1% fail on Horn
    • 1.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.28% fail on Switch
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.28% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 9.6% fail on Brakes
    • 7.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt
          • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.85% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.85% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.85% fail on Rbt
          • 0.85% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 1.4% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.85% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.57% fail on Pedal
      • 0.28% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.85% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.57% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.28% fail on Linkage
        • 0.28% fail on Clevis joint
      • 0.28% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.28% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.57% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.28% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.28% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.28% fail on Valves
    • 0.57% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.57% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.57% fail on Master cylinder/servo mounting
    • 0.28% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.28% fail on Lever
    • 0.28% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.28% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.28% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 7.1% fail on Suspension
    • 4.0% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Pins and bushes (5 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Linkage (9 times worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.85% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.85% fail on Springs
      • 0.85% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.28% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.28% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.28% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  • 7.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.0% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.0% fail on Chassis
      • 2.0% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.85% fail on Pipe
      • 0.28% fail on System
    • 1.1% fail on Doors
      • 0.57% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition
        • 0.28% fail on Hinge
      • 0.57% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.57% fail on Door condition
      • 0.28% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.28% fail on Door condition
    • 1.1% fail on Seats
      • 0.57% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.57% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.85% fail on Floor
    • 0.28% fail on Body
      • 0.28% fail on Pillar
      • 0.28% fail on Other body component
  • 5.1% fail on Steering
    • 3.1% fail on Steering gear (170% worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 1985 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.1% fail on Track rod end
      • 1.1% fail on Locking devices (4 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.28% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.28% fail on Power steering
      • 0.28% fail on Operation
    • 0.28% fail on Steering wheel
  • 4.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.28% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.85% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.57% fail on Transmission oil leaks (5 times worse than other 1985 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.0% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.85% fail on Wipers
  • 2.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.4% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.85% fail on Condition
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.28% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.28% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment

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