Ford Capri MOT Results

Registered in 1986
73.1% pass rate
from 509 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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 1986 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Capri is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.1% fail on Headlamps (92% worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Headlamp (89% worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Dipswitch
    • 3.9% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.59% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Direction indicators
      • 3.7% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.6% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.2% fail on Horn
      • 0.59% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.20% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 8.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.7% fail on Service brake performance (91% worse than other 1986 cars)
        • 5.7% fail on Rbt (96% worse than other 1986 cars)
          • 5.1% fail on Service brake performance (100% worse than other 1986 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.5% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.98% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.20% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.20% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.59% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.59% fail on Rbt
          • 0.59% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.39% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.98% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.79% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.59% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.39% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.20% fail on Rod
        • 0.20% fail on Clevis joint
      • 0.20% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.20% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.39% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.39% fail on Lever
    • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.20% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.20% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.20% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.20% fail on Leaks
    • 0.20% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.20% fail on Other components
  • 7.7% fail on Suspension
    • 3.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.8% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.59% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Springs
      • 0.59% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.39% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.39% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.20% fail on Mounting
      • 0.20% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.20% fail on Shackle bracket
    • 0.98% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.79% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.79% fail on Macpherson strut (4 times worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (8 times worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.79% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
  • 5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.9% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.20% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.39% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.20% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.20% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.20% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.5% fail on Visibility
    • 4.3% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers
    • 0.20% fail on Bonnet
  • 5.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.6% fail on Seats
      • 0.98% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.59% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.79% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.79% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.79% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.39% fail on Tank
      • 0.39% fail on Pipe
    • 0.59% fail on Chassis
      • 0.59% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.39% fail on Boot lid (7 times worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Boot lid condition (7 times worse than other 1986 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.20% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.20% fail on Body
      • 0.20% fail on Panel
    • 0.20% fail on Floor
  • 5.1% fail on Steering
    • 2.4% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.2% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.79% fail on Locking devices (5 times worse than other 1986 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.20% fail on Other components
        • 0.20% fail on Steering linkage
    • 2.0% fail on Steering gear
      • 2.0% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.39% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.20% fail on Power steering
      • 0.20% fail on Pipes and hoses
    • 0.20% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.20% fail on Universal joint
    • 0.20% fail on Steering play
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 2.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.39% fail on Attachment
      • 0.39% fail on Condition
  • 0.98% fail on Tyres
    • 0.79% fail on Condition
    • 0.39% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.79% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.79% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.39% fail on Attachment

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