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MOT reliability

Ford Capr

3 vehicles · 14 completed MOT tests analysed
64%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Ford Capr vehicles and 14 completed MOT tests, the Ford Capr has an overall 64% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 40,786 miles.

3
Vehicles
14
MOT tests
8,766
Avg miles / year
2.5
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Ford Capr problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Ford Capr MOT tests:

  • Other123%
  • Brakes11%
  • Steering6%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%

Ford Capr pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Petrol (3)

Most common Ford Capr MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ford Capr MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) (2 times)
  2. Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) (2 times)
  3. Battery insecure (2 times)
  4. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  6. Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  7. Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
  8. Oil leak (2 times)
  9. Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1) (2 times)
  10. Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (1 times)
  11. Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8) (1 times)
  12. Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) (1 times)
  15. Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (1 times)

Ford Capr pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1979 1 5 60% —
1970 1 4 50% 74,159
1962 1 5 80% 7,413

Ford Capr reliability FAQ

Across 3 Ford Capr vehicles in our MOT data, 64% pass the MOT (a 36% failure rate), with about 2.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Ford Capr MOT issues are: Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a); Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3); Battery insecure.

The typical Ford Capr in our data has covered around 40,786 miles.

Compare the Ford Capr

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