Ford Capri MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Capri. Check any Capri by registration number below.

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87.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.6%

vs Ford Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Ford Capri — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Capri has an average MOT pass rate of 87.7%, which is 2.6 percentage points above the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Capri is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Ford Capri fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, 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. If you are preparing your Capri for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Ford Capri, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Capri performs at MOT across different model years.

1988

Based on 133 vehicles

94.0%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.0%

1987

Based on 1,624 vehicles

86.1%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

10.6%

1986

Based on 1,619 vehicles

82.6%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

14.1%

1985

Based on 1,181 vehicles

83.3%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

14.0%

1984

Based on 1,329 vehicles

84.1%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

10.1%

1983

Based on 694 vehicles

83.7%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

10.7%

1982

Based on 199 vehicles

86.9%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

12.0%

1981

Based on 184 vehicles

89.1%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

9.6%

1980

Based on 83 vehicles

88.0%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

16.3%

1979

Based on 106 vehicles

77.4%Good

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

23.3%

1978

Based on 41 vehicles

87.8%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

13.0%

1977

Based on 80 vehicles

91.3%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.1%

1974

Based on 64 vehicles

93.8%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.8%

1973

Based on 71 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1972

Based on 92 vehicles

89.1%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

6.6%

0

Based on 2,766 vehicles

86.0%Excellent

Ford average: 85.1%

Mileage at 5yr

52k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Capri

The most common reasons a Ford Capri fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

2.2%

Emissions levels exceed default limits

2.1%

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

1.9%

A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

1.9%

Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake

1.7%

Ford Capri Common Faults & Repair Costs

Other Ford Models

Compare MOT reliability across Ford models.

Ford Grand Tourneo Connect

75.7% pass rate

Ford Puma St-line

95.4% pass rate

Ford Tourneo Connect

89.9% pass rate

Ford Focus Active Edition Mhev

93.1% pass rate

Ford Mondeo

67.1% pass rate

Ford Focus C - Max

96.1% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Ford Capri

Ford Capri — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Capri MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Capri?

The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Capri is 87.7% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Capri?

The most common MOT failures on the Ford Capri are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.2%), Emissions levels exceed default limits (2.1%), 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 (1.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Ford Capri reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 87.7%, the Ford Capri is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Capri?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Ford Capri?

Typical mileage for the Ford Capri: 51,647 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Capri to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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