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E731 USU

1987 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

59,607 mi
Last recorded59,607 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE731 USU
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 59,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2023 59,607 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2022 59,607 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 59,607 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 59,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 59,607 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Shock housing rusty

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock housing rusty

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 59,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right Kick up (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking From pipe on oil cooler (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Main beam indication warning light comes on with side lights

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock housing very rusty

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock housing very rusty

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near shock (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 59,607 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 59,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres perished

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2014 58,552 miles

fuel pump/filter support perished.

slight corrosion to fuel and brake pipes

Fail 3 Dec 2014 58,552 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fuel pump/filter support perished.

slight corrosion to fuel and brake pipes

Pass 2 Dec 2013 56,589 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front floor slightly corroded.both outer sills slightly corroded.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 56,434 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 56,434 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 55,402 miles

Both rear brakes binding very slightly.

Nearside front suspension arm lower ball joint dust cover split.

Offside front suspension arm rubber mounting bush has movement.

Slight oil leak on engine.

Slight play in both sides of steering rack.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 54,340 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 52,987 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front wiper blade has excessive travel

Fail 8 Dec 2009 52,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front wiper blade has excessive travel

Pass 24 Jan 2009 51,450 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 50,221 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 50,190 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 47,835 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 47,707 miles

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

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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E731 USU is a 1987 Ford Granada in White with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 E731 USU, 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.

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What year was E731 USU registered?

E731 USU is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 21 August 1987.

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The MOT history for E731 USU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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