MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,639 miAbove average mileage for this year
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An item not tested (Manual)
Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
both front track control arm bushes showing signs of wear
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
both front track control arm bushes showing signs of wear
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear cv gaiters split †both front tca bushes perishing †front prop shaft rubber doughnut split †nearside front head light lens cracked
very slight power steering leak at steering rack † †both offside front and nearside front track control arm bushes starting to perish † †oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E260 SMS is a 1988 Ford Granada in Brown with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1988 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 107,844 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 E260 SMS, 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 38 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was E260 SMS registered?
E260 SMS is a 1988 Ford Granada, first registered on 7 April 1988.
Is E260 SMS safe to buy?
The MOT history for E260 SMS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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