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A704 GRU

1983 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,008 mi
Last recorded58,008 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA704 GRU
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 58,008 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 55,726 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 53,545 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 51,585 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 49,918 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 48,765 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 48,765 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 47,204 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 45,617 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 44,483 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 41,939 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2016 41,377 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,339 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 37,707 miles

oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

surface corrosion on o/s chassis rail

Fail 28 Aug 2014 37,698 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Chassis corrosion off side front

Corrosion in near side front floor pan

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,677 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 36,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 35,156 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 33,636 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 32,609 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 32,607 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 30,600 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 29,066 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 26,991 miles

petrol pipe breather rusty

rust in both front chassis members

rust starting in n/s/f/floor

some test items hidden

Fail 30 Aug 2007 26,991 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

petrol breather pipe slightly rusty

rust in both front chassis members

slight rust in n/s/f

some test items hidden

Pass 14 Aug 2006 22,545 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some test items hidden by covers and components

Pass 1 Sep 2005 16,429 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rust in offside front inner sill and offside main chassis leg

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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A704 GRU is a 1983 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A704 GRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A704 GRU registered?

A704 GRU is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 16 September 1983.

Is A704 GRU safe to buy?

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