MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine oil leak
fuel pump mounting broacket broken and fuel pump is secured with string
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Corrosion in boot area
Corrosion to chassis
Corrosion to sills
Corrosion to vehicle body
Drive belts perished
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel pump and filter loose
Fuel tank strap corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Corroded fuel pipes
Corrosion in boot area
Corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch
Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch
Drive belts cracked and perished
Exhaust corroded
Exhaust rubbers perished
Fuel filter bracket corroded and broken
Fuel pump bracket corroded and broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear driveshaft outer gaiter split
Nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside rear driveshaft outer gaiter split
Oil leak
Slight oil leak around rear diff seals
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Corroded fuel pipes
Corrosion in boot area
Corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch
Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch
Drive belts cracked and perished
Exhaust corroded
Exhaust rubbers perished
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel filter bracket corroded and broken
Fuel pump bracket corroded and broken
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside rear driveshaft outer gaiter split
Nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside rear driveshaft outer gaiter split
Oil leak
Slight oil leak around rear diff seals
o/s and n/s rear outer drive shaft boots split
o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s and n/s rear outer drive shaft boots split
o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
possible fluid leak at n/s/r brake caliper
Nail in offside rear tyre
n/s/r outer drive shaft boot loose
o/s/r outer drive shaft boot split.
o/s/r wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in offside rear tyre
n/s/r outer drive shaft boot loose
o/s/r outer drive shaft boot split.
o/s/r wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
corrosion inner and outer sills,o/s/r chassis above fuel tank,n/s/r chassis,floor area
front brake discs wearing
oil leak engine area
corr both outer sills,rear inner wheel arches
front flexy brake hoses perishing
oil leak engine area
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
corr both outer sills,rear inner wheel arches
front flexy brake hoses perishing
oil leak engine area
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
coprrosion to n/s center floor and rear underside sill
front brake discs pitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion to outer sills, rear underside sills and rear outer wheel arches
front brake discs pitted
o/s/f track control arm center bush splitting
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E523 NDF is a 1988 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 E523 NDF, 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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E523 NDF is a 1988 Ford Granada, first registered on 28 June 1988.
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