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E603 EAP

1988 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,070 mi
Last recorded74,070 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1988 Ford Granada107,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE603 EAP
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 74,070 miles

(1)slight leak from middle exhaust.(2)o/s/f tyre inner side wall cracking.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 73,730 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 73,690 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 73,278 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 72,906 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 72,442 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 72,139 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 72,139 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 71,774 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 71,774 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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E603 EAP is a 1988 Ford Granada in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 E603 EAP, 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 E603 EAP registered?

E603 EAP is a 1988 Ford Granada, first registered on 12 April 1988.

Is E603 EAP safe to buy?

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