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C30 FJO

1986 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

58,425 mi
Last recorded58,425 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1986 Ford Granada83,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC30 FJO
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 58,425 miles

Nearside headlamp lens damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 58,425 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens damaged

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 58,417 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 58,309 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,884 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 57,875 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear o/s brake pad wear indicator wire broken

Pass 1 Apr 2016 57,241 miles

engine oil leak

slight damage to n/s headlight glass

Fail 31 Mar 2016 57,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine oil leak

slight damage to n/s headlight glass

Pass 27 Mar 2015 56,435 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s headlight glass slightly damaged

rear n/s tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,078 miles

Oil leak

slight blow from centre exhaust joint

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,519 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to n/s headlight glass

front o/s flexi brake pipe ferrule starting to corrode

surface corrosion on outer sills

Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,846 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 54,821 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 53,998 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,852 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 52,838 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 51,239 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 51,190 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 49,644 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 49,644 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 48,268 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s headlamp glass cracked not affecting sec urity or beam pattern

Pass 7 Apr 2006 47,230 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 47,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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C30 FJO is a 1986 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1986 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 83,682 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 C30 FJO, 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 40 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C30 FJO registered?

C30 FJO is a 1986 Ford Granada, first registered on 3 January 1986.

Is C30 FJO safe to buy?

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