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CAD 757Y

1983 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,742 mi
Last recorded15,742 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAD 757Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2018 15,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking joint area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected offside front inner wheel arch area! (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected jacking joint area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion and deterioration throughout vehicle underside.

Pass 5 Dec 2017 13,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 10,816 miles

offside front lower wing insecure.

offside rear tyre worn outer edge.

oil leak

slight play offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 1 Dec 2016 10,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

offside front lower wing insecure.

offside rear tyre worn outer edge.

oil leak

slight play offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 8,018 miles

nearside rear bumper insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front chassis member corroding

nearside rear inner drive shaft gaitor deteriorated

offside front floor pan corroded

oil leak

play to offside steering rack

Fail 1 Dec 2015 7,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced dip (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front chassis member corroding

nearside rear bumper insecure

nearside rear inner drive shaft gaitor deteriorated

offside front floor pan corroded

oil leak

play to offside steering rack

Pass 2 Dec 2014 4,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

o/s/f bumper damaged

rear differential oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2013 999 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s steering rack steering armhas slight play

o/s/f bumper has damage

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

rear differential leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2012 96,956 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 96,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2011 92,947 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 92,820 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

some corrosion throughout vehicle structure.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 88,417 miles

Offside Outer Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion throughout vehicle structure

Pass 21 Dec 2009 84,732 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 84,569 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f chassis leg corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2008 80,101 miles

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/S front suspension tie bar bushes split

O/S headlamp in poor condition

O/S rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2007 76,077 miles

corrision in o/s rear wheel arch

o/s front headlight reflectors poor

Fail 12 Dec 2007 76,077 miles

corrision in o/s rear wheel arch

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s front headlight reflectors poor

Pass 1 Dec 2006 71,773 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 71,773 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight wear in steering rack

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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CAD 757Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 53,970 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 CAD 757Y, 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 43 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CAD 757Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 7 January 1983.

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