MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,607 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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) ()
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
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))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
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))
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front tyres perished
Power steering pipes corroded
Rear coil springs corroded
fuel pump/filter support perished.
slight corrosion to fuel and brake pipes
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
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front floor slightly corroded.both outer sills slightly corroded.
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)
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.
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
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
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
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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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E731 USU is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 21 August 1987.
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