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C703 NGM

1985 Ford Granada

Maroon Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,568 mi
Last recorded15,568 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC703 NGM
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 15,568 miles

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

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

Oil leak

emissions just below limit

steering feels heavy

Pass 14 Jul 2008 15,323 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

corrosion on nearside front inner wing and offside front chassis

imbalance on rear brakes of 37% (nearside weaker)

steering slightly stiff

Pass 30 Jul 2007 14,636 miles

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

corrosion on front inner wings + offside front chassis

interior mirror loose

slight distortion on rear brakes

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 19 Jul 2006 13,735 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 13,735 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sidewalls on alltyres in poor condition (perished) best inspected of rims

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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C703 NGM is a 1985 Ford Granada in Maroon with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 C703 NGM, 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 C703 NGM registered?

C703 NGM is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 15 August 1985.

Is C703 NGM safe to buy?

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