Ford
Capri
5,916 MOT tests analysed. sits above the UK fleet average — here's where Capris pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.
That's 4.8 points above the UK fleet average across our 1,984 tracked models — a confident result.
Pass
82.3%
Pass-after-fix
2.8%
Fail
13.8%
Avg miles
51,453
Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%
This model's production run straddles the January 2006 Euro 4 cutoff. Individual cars vary — check your registration plate on the government's ULEZ checker. Daily charges if driven in the zone: London £12.50 · Birmingham £8.00 .
The picture
Capri: above-average pass rates, with caveats
Across 2,766 MOT tests, the Capri returns 82.7% first-time pass — above the UK fleet average. The single most-logged Major fail is emissions levels exceed default limits. A number-plate lamp out and the strength or continuity of the load bearing round out the top three. Average tested mileage sits at 51,647, which is the lens to read those failure rankings through. If you own one and the next test is close, the ranked list below is a sensible pre-test checklist.
ABI Insurance Group
Group 10–28
Below the fleet average — generally reasonable to insure. Lower groups cost less to insure; UK fleet average is around Group 22.
Source: ABI Group Rating Panel · administered by Thatcham Research · groups cover standard variants; performance trims may sit higher. Browse all insurance groups →
10–28
out of 50
Top ten reasons for rejection.
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- 01
Emissions levels exceed default limits
120 occurrences · 2.0% of tests
- 02
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
116 occurrences · 2.0% of tests
- 03
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
111 occurrences · 1.9% of tests
- 04
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
104 occurrences · 1.8% of tests
- 05
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
90 occurrences · 1.5% of tests
- 06
A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
83 occurrences · 1.4% of tests
- 07
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
78 occurrences · 1.3% of tests
- 08
A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
71 occurrences · 1.2% of tests
- 09
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
70 occurrences · 1.2% of tests
- 10
Brakes 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.
63 occurrences · 1.1% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
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Recall history
4 UK recalls on record.
The Capri has 4 official UK vehicle recalls covering defect details, remedies, and affected build dates.
Buying or keeping a Capri?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Capri and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.