MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,699 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides,o/s/f floor pan, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced across body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack. (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge,
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
hazzard switch intermitten operation
spare wheel carrier very corroded
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
hazzard switch intermitten operation
spare wheel carrier very corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
aims on upper limit
o/s/r seat belt sticking
some corrosion at rear of outer sills and various other places
some play in rack
aims on upper limit
o/s/r seat belt sticking
some corrosion at rear of outer sills and various other places
some play in rack
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
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C617 DYD is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 C617 DYD, 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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C617 DYD is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 12 August 1985.
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