Car statistics
How many Ford Capris are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 1,963 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 3,850 Ford Capris licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 6,461 declared off the road (SORN). That is 94.8% fewer than the 73,579 licensed in 1994, when this data begins.
The count was highest in 1994, when this data begins.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 1994 | 73,579 |
| 1995 | 57,726 |
| 1996 | 48,838 |
| 1997 | 39,093 |
| 1998 | 29,716 |
| 1999 | 22,600 |
| 2000 | 16,640 |
| 2001 | 12,702 |
| 2002 | 9,960 |
| 2003 | 8,190 |
| 2004 | 7,045 |
| 2005 | 6,070 |
| 2006 | 5,120 |
| 2007 | 4,587 |
| 2008 | 4,140 |
| 2009 | 3,803 |
| 2010 | 3,382 |
| 2011 | 3,136 |
| 2012 | 3,005 |
| 2013 | 2,871 |
| 2014 | 2,873 |
| 2015 | 2,906 |
| 2016 | 2,812 |
| 2017 | 2,739 |
| 2018 | 2,812 |
| 2019 | 2,885 |
| 2020 | 2,928 |
| 2021 | 3,074 |
| 2022 | 3,127 |
| 2023 | 3,164 |
| 2024 | 3,473 |
| 2025 | 3,830 |
| 2026 | 3,850 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
6 versions of the Ford Capri have their own page. The figures above include every version; each version page covers only the cars DVLA records under that version’s name.
| Version | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Capri 280 | 110 | 440 |
| Ford Capri S | 258 | 256 |
| Ford Capri 1600 XL | 123 | 91 |
| Ford Capri II Ghia | 78 | 75 |
| Ford Capri 3000 GXL | 65 | 39 |
| Ford Capri II S | 58 | 43 |
In 2025, 83.2% of Ford Capri MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Ford Capris tested pass 61.0% of the time, so the Ford Capri does better than average for its age, by 22.2 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 81.8%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Ford Capri | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 20+ years | 83.2% | 61.0% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT, appearing on 54.2% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 2.8% of Ford Capri tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 54.2% |
| Brakes | 34.8% |
| Visibility | 27.6% |
| Suspension | 23.9% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 20.3% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 18.2% |
| Steering | 9.4% |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Ford Capri failed its MOT in 2025 was “Non catalyst emissions carbon monoxide content excessive”, on 13.3% of 330 failed tests. 27.5% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Engine oil leak, but not excessive”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Non catalyst emissions carbon monoxide content excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 13.3% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 12.1% |
| Washers: not working Visibility | 11.8% |
| Service brake performance: excessively binding Brakes | 10.9% |
| Service brake imbalance: across an axle Brakes | 10.3% |
| Position lamp: not working Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.8% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 7.0% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.4% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 6.4% |
| Headlamp aim: too high Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.1% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.8% |
| Wheel bearings: slight play Suspension | 5.5% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 3.8% |
| Exhaust system: minor leak of exhaust gases Body, chassis, structure | 3.2% |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively Brakes | 3.1% |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material Brakes | 2.8% |
| Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Non-component advisories | 2.6% |
| Transmission oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 2.6% |
| Wheel bearings: slightly noisy Suspension | 1.8% |
| Anti-roll bars: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 1.7% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The average Ford Capri covers 759 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 20+ years | 759 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Ford Capris for the first time in Great Britain were highest at 265 in 2001, when this data begins. In 2025, 6 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 265 |
| ’02 | 111 |
| ’03 | 103 |
| ’04 | 153 |
| ’05 | 127 |
| ’06 | 60 |
| ’07 | 75 |
| ’08 | 42 |
| ’09 | 31 |
| ’10 | 54 |
| ’11 | 11 |
| ’12 | 6 |
| ’13 | 6 |
| ’14 | 4 |
| ’15 | 4 |
| ’16 | 11 |
| ’17 | 15 |
| ’18 | 14 |
| ’19 | 12 |
| ’20 | 17 |
| ’21 | 16 |
| ’22 | 11 |
| ’23 | 6 |
| ’24 | 10 |
| ’25 | 6 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 3,952 Ford Capris licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 25.3% have an engine of 2,701cc to 2,800cc, and 19.5% have an engine of 1,501cc to 1,600cc. The share with an engine of 2,901cc to 3,000cc has grown from 7.5% in 2014 to 13.2%.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 2,701cc to 2,800cc 1,001 licensed | 25.3% |
| 1,501cc to 1,600cc 769 licensed | 19.5% |
| 1,901cc to 2,000cc 757 licensed | 19.2% |
| 2,901cc to 3,000cc 520 licensed | 13.2% |
| 1,601cc to 1,700cc 235 licensed | 5.9% |
| 3,001cc to 3,100cc 185 licensed | 4.7% |
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 129 licensed | 3.3% |
| 2,001cc to 2,100cc 75 licensed | 1.9% |
| Other sizes 281 licensed | 7.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,701–2,800cc | Petrol | 1,001 | 25.3% |
| 1,501–1,600cc | Petrol | 767 | 19.4% |
| 1,901–2,000cc | Petrol | 757 | 19.2% |
| 2,901–3,000cc | Petrol | 520 | 13.2% |
| 1,601–1,700cc | Petrol | 235 | 5.9% |
| 3,001–3,100cc | Petrol | 184 | 4.7% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Petrol | 129 | 3.3% |
| 2,001–2,100cc | Petrol | 75 | 1.9% |
| 1,201–1,300cc | Petrol | 58 | 1.5% |
| 3,101–3,200cc | Petrol | 46 | 1.2% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 2,701–2,800cc | 1,501–1,600cc | 1,901–2,000cc | 2,901–3,000cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 26.8% | 22.4% | 21.9% | 7.5% |
| 2015 | 26.8% | 22.1% | 21.6% | 8.2% |
| 2016 | 25.6% | 21.7% | 21.8% | 8.2% |
| 2017 | 24.6% | 21.7% | 20.8% | 9.3% |
| 2018 | 23.2% | 21.6% | 19.8% | 9.9% |
| 2019 | 23.1% | 20.8% | 18.9% | 10.3% |
| 2020 | 20.6% | 20.5% | 19.2% | 12.4% |
| 2021 | 20.3% | 20.3% | 18.7% | 13.7% |
| 2022 | 19.8% | 20.1% | 18.3% | 15.2% |
| 2023 | 19.5% | 20.0% | 18.1% | 15.9% |
| 2024 | 21.9% | 19.7% | 19.0% | 14.6% |
| 2025 | 25.3% | 19.5% | 19.2% | 13.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
DVSA lists 2 safety recalls for the Ford Capri since 1992, the first in 2025. The most recent was launched on 24 February 2026.
The other recall
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Ford Capri. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Capri | 3,850 | +10.0% | 6,461 | 466 | Petrol |
| Ford Fiesta | 1,249,904 | −5.2% | 111,058 | 1 | Petrol |
| Ford Focus | 857,445 | −6.6% | 100,497 | 4 | Petrol |
| Ford Kuga | 367,678 | +3.9% | 7,528 | 17 | Diesel |
| Ford Puma | 244,729 | +27.6% | 6,445 | 30 | Hybrid |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 10,311 Capri records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 1,963 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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