MOT Status
ValidMileage
87,917 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing
brake fluid level low
brake pad warning wire offside front broken
chip in windscreen
hazard switch worn
rear coil springs corroded
slight play in both steering rack ends
slight play in drivers seat runner
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear coil springs corroded
both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing
brake fluid level low
brake pad warning wire offside front broken
chip in windscreen
hazard switch worn
slight play in both steering rack ends
slight play in drivers seat runner
Customer told of advices verbaly.
Customer told of advices verbaly.
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
'Squeak' from power steering system.
Brake master cylinder level slightly low.
Central locking not working fully.
Exhaust system corroding & various slight blows.
Front brake pads approx. 60% worn.
O/S/F brake pad warning wire broken.
O/S/F window not working.
Rear axle front oil seal weeping.
Slight movement in front subframe front mounting bushed.
Suspect both rocker cover gaskets weeping.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
'Squeak' from power steering system.
Brake master cylinder level slightly low.
Exhaust system corroding & various slight blows.
O/S/F brake pad warning wire broken.
O/S/F window not working.
Rear axle front oil seal weeping.
Slight movement in front subframe front mounting bushed.
Suspect both rocker cover gaskets weeping.
both front tyres perising on outer sidewalls
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
steering rack shaft out of rack has slight movement.
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C26 FPU is a 1985 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1985 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 58,205 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 C26 FPU, 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 41 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C26 FPU registered?
C26 FPU is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1985.
Is C26 FPU safe to buy?
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