32 Model Years Analyzed
Ford Capri
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics
Average pass rate across all model years (1962-2020), based on 2,766 DVSA recorded tests.
87.4%
Average Pass Rate
32
Model Years
3k
Tests Analyzed
Most Tested Year
1986 Ford Capri MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures
Pass Rate by Year
1 tests
1 tests
2 tests
1 tests
1 tests
1 tests
3 tests
3 tests
40 tests
521 tests
551 tests
392 tests
430 tests
338 tests
70 tests
66 tests
43 tests
53 tests
19 tests
34 tests
13 tests
11 tests
30 tests
31 tests
36 tests
28 tests
12 tests
15 tests
1 tests
3 tests
13 tests
3 tests
Most Common Failures Across All Years
- 1Emissions levels exceed default limits
- 2The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- 3A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
- 4Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.
- 5A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Ford Capri?
The Ford Capri has an average 87.4% MOT pass rate across model years 1962 to 2020, based on DVSA test data.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Capri?
The most common MOT failure reasons for the Ford Capri across all years are: emissions levels exceed default limits, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.
Which Ford Capri year has the best MOT pass rate?
MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific Ford Capri model years.