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CMS 533Y

1983 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,469 mi
Last recorded39,469 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMS 533Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 39,469 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 38,569 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 37,635 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 36,792 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks from the engine and the gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced There is corrosion in the offside and nearside front chassis sections under the front footwells. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The short pipe to the caliper is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The nearside rear brake pipe is corroded. (to the wheel cylinder.) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small split in the back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The short pipe to the caliper is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 33,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From the steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 28,358 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 23,802 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 16,432 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front inner tyre wall indented

Fail 11 May 2015 16,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front inner tyre wall indented

Pass 31 May 2014 11,810 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2013 10,517 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 8,771 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 6,837 miles

offside rear door will not open.

Fail 4 Jul 2011 6,837 miles

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

offside rear door will not open.

Pass 10 Jul 2010 4,310 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 907 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 900 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 99,124 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 99,124 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 96,072 miles

both front wheels binding slightly.

Pass 20 Jul 2006 93,251 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 93,214 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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CMS 533Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 CMS 533Y, 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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What year was CMS 533Y registered?

CMS 533Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 9 June 1983.

Is CMS 533Y safe to buy?

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