Ford Capri MOT Results

Registered in 1987
82.7% pass rate
from 497 tests in 2021
(41% better than other 1987 cars)
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 1987 cars and highlighted areas where the Ford Capri is unusually good or bad.

  • 9.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (35% better than other 1987 cars)
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 4.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.4% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.4% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters
        • 1.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.40% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.20% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.40% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.40% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.40% fail on Horn
    • 1.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (72% better than other 1987 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 1987 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 1987 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.60% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.20% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.20% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.20% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.20% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.20% fail on Switch
  • 5.4% fail on Brakes (42% better than other 1987 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.20% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 1987 cars)
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt (sp) (66% better than other 1987 cars)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.80% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (70% better than other 1987 cars)
        • 0.80% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.40% fail on Brake performance not tested
      • 0.40% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt
          • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.20% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.20% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.60% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.40% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.20% fail on Rod
        • 0.20% fail on Cable
      • 0.20% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.20% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.40% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.20% fail on Servos
      • 0.20% fail on Master cylinder
    • 0.40% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.40% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.20% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.20% fail on Pedal
    • 0.20% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 5.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.20% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.2% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.2% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.60% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.20% fail on Catalyst emissions
  • 4.0% fail on Suspension (52% better than other 1987 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.80% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.80% fail on Springs
      • 0.40% fail on Leaf springs (7 times worse than other 1987 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Fixings and fixing bolts
        • 0.20% fail on Shackle bracket
      • 0.40% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.40% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.40% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.40% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.40% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
  • 3.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (54% better than other 1987 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.2% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.2% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.60% fail on Pipe
      • 0.40% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.20% fail on Hose
    • 0.40% fail on Seats
      • 0.40% fail on Passenger's seat
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.20% fail on Chassis
      • 0.20% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.20% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.20% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.20% fail on Doors
      • 0.20% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
    • 0.20% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.20% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 1.8% fail on Steering (59% better than other 1987 cars)
    • 0.80% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.60% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.40% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.40% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.40% fail on Power steering
      • 0.40% fail on Other components
    • 0.20% fail on Steering column
  • 0.80% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.80% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.60% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
  • 0.80% fail on Tyres
    • 0.60% fail on Condition
    • 0.20% fail on Tread depth
  • 0.60% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.40% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.40% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.20% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.20% fail on Attachment

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