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Ford Capri reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·5,250 DVSA tests·2024
Across 5,250 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 81% of Ford Capri cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time, ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on road wheels and tyres.
81%
Strong for its agepass first time (13 years and older)
Strong for its age · beats 88% of peers
+20.6 pts
MOT pass rate by age
13 years and older
5,250 tests · fleet 61%
81%
Where the Capri fails
Suspension99
Brakes98
Body & structure99
Steering99
Tyres100
Lights & electrics96
Holds up better on road wheels, tyres, suspension.
Share of 13 years and older Ford Capri MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Ford Capri reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Ford Capri holds up well for its age: 81% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 88% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Ford Capri?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Ford Capri in 2024: 13 years and older, 81%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Ford Capri MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Ford Capri versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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