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E556 TMS

1988 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

124,221 mi
Last recorded124,221 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Ford Granada107,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE556 TMS
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 124,221 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 122,321 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 121,688 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 120,889 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 120,889 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2022 118,353 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 114,920 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 114,881 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 117,942 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 117,942 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 117,585 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 117,133 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 116,336 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 115,495 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 115,110 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 114,434 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 112,325 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 112,091 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 111,149 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 110,757 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 109,533 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 107,955 miles

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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E556 TMS is a 1988 Ford Granada in Green with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 E556 TMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E556 TMS?

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What year was E556 TMS registered?

E556 TMS is a 1988 Ford Granada, first registered on 5 July 1988.

Is E556 TMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E556 TMS shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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