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A400 XWJ

1983 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,543 mi
Last recorded87,543 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA400 XWJ
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 87,543 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 86,954 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroding

Pass 31 May 2017 86,673 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 86,354 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 86,351 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 86,183 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 85,942 miles

rear panal corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2014 85,940 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 85,833 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 85,700 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 85,331 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 85,327 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Oct 2009 85,208 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 85,110 miles

o/s and n/s/f inner wings corroding

play in rack

under body corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2008 85,098 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 85,027 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 85,021 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 84,955 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 84,933 miles

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)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 80,700 miles

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.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,975
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
26,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,564
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,983
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,995
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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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