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E535 AJC

1987 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,002 mi
Last recorded55,002 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE535 AJC
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2012 55,002 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,817 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 53,439 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 53,439 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 52,745 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 52,123 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 52,114 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 51,247 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 51,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

rear middle off side seat insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2006 50,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E535 AJC is a 1987 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 95,274 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 E535 AJC, 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 39 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E535 AJC registered?

E535 AJC is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 3 December 1987.

Is E535 AJC safe to buy?

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