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C603 PCM

1986 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

201,646 mi
Last recorded201,646 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1986 Ford Granada83,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC603 PCM
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2009 201,646 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a cracked seat frame (5.2.1b)

nearside rear chassis corroded, not in a prescribed area

Pass 20 Mar 2008 201,419 miles

fuel pipes corroded

offide rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 19 Mar 2008 201,419 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

fuel pipes corroded

offide rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 28 Mar 2007 201,038 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 201,035 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 199,828 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 199,818 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear wheel arches rusting.

chassis at rear rusted but not in a prescribed area.

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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C603 PCM is a 1986 Ford Granada in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 C603 PCM, 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 C603 PCM registered?

C603 PCM is a 1986 Ford Granada, first registered on 22 April 1986.

Is C603 PCM safe to buy?

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