MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,543 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Swan neck (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear arm (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear arm (1.1.11 (c))
Rear inner valance corroded but not effecting strength
Nearside Front chassis corroding
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear panal corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
rear panal corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
oil leak
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Battery insecure
o/s and n/s/f inner wings corroding
play in rack
under body corrosion
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
both front inner wings corroding
excessive underbody corrosion
nearside and offisde front wheel bearings has slight play
nearside front coil spring corroded
offside from bottom ball joint locking device missing
slught play in steering rack
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
near side front wheelbearing very slight play
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A400 XWJ is a 1983 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1983 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 53,970 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Granada fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A400 XWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Granada typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 43 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A400 XWJ registered?
A400 XWJ is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 20 August 1983.
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