Ford Capri MOT Results

Registered in 1983
76.3% pass rate
from 350 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 1983 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Capri is unusually good or bad.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.86% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.0% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.4% fail on Horn
      • 0.57% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.29% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.29% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 8.6% fail on Brakes
    • 6.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.0% fail on Rbt
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.86% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.57% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.57% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.57% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.86% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.29% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.29% fail on Pedal
    • 0.29% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.29% fail on Lever
    • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.29% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.29% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.29% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.29% fail on Brake pads
  • 6.0% fail on Suspension
    • 3.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.4% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.86% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.86% fail on Springs
      • 0.29% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.29% fail on Anchor bracket
      • 0.29% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.29% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.29% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.86% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.57% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.29% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.57% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 6.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.7% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.29% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.29% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 4.6% fail on Visibility
    • 2.9% fail on Washers
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers
  • 3.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.86% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.29% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.86% fail on Seats
      • 0.86% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.29% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.57% fail on Chassis
      • 0.57% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.57% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.57% fail on Body
      • 0.29% fail on Body condition
      • 0.29% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.29% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.29% fail on Pipe
    • 0.29% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.29% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 2.9% fail on Steering
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.86% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.57% fail on Other components
        • 0.57% fail on Steering linkage (5 times worse than other 1983 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.57% fail on Power steering
      • 0.57% fail on Other components (7 times worse than other 1983 cars)
  • 0.86% fail on Tyres
    • 0.86% fail on Condition
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.57% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.57% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.29% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.29% fail on Condition
  • 0.29% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.29% fail on Speedometer

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