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B483 YEV

1984 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,059 mi
Last recorded40,059 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2022
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB483 YEV
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2022 40,059 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 39,113 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 37,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055515 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 37,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment track rod (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment track rod (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2019 36,803 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 35,765 miles

Offside front tyre wearing + slightly perrished

Offside rear tyre getting low + slightly perrished

Slight movement to inner steering arms

Slight movement to nearside + offside front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering rack top pinion

Surface corrosion to front cross member

Surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear brake pipes

Surface corrosion to rear floor + cross member + outer valance

Fail 22 Oct 2018 35,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside front tyre wearing + slightly perrished

Offside rear tyre getting low + slightly perrished

Slight movement to inner steering arms

Slight movement to nearside + offside front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering rack top pinion

Surface corrosion to front cross member

Surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear brake pipes

Surface corrosion to rear floor + cross member + outer valance

Pass 16 Oct 2017 34,440 miles

Front number plate slightly cracked

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch surface corrosion

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside + offside front + offside rear tyres slightly perished

slight movement in nearside + offside front wheel bearings

slight movement in steering rack upper pinion

slight movement in steering rubber flexible coupling

small stone chips in front windscreen

surface corrosion to fuel filler pipes

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner valances

Pass 24 Oct 2016 33,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front number plate slightly cracked

nearside + offside front + offside rear tyres slightly perished

offside rear outer wheel arch surface corrosion

slight movement in steering rack upper pinion

slight movement in steering rubber flexible coupling

small stone chips in front windscreen

surface corrosion to fuel filler pipe

surface corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner valances

Pass 29 Apr 2015 32,535 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,540 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 30,446 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 28,402 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 2,525 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 24,613 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2010 24,613 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 23,107 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 21,261 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 21,261 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 20,020 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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B483 YEV is a 1984 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,717 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 B483 YEV, 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 42 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B483 YEV is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 21 September 1984.

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