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E742 CDB

1987 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,920 mi
Last recorded19,920 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE742 CDB
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 19,920 miles

fuel lines surface corrosion and covered in grease

surface corrosion to under side of car

Pass 14 Dec 2023 19,908 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside floor to sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 19,855 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 16 Sep 2021 19,855 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 May 2020 19,745 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 19,685 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 19,574 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2018 19,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear drive shaft flange bolts loose

Pass 18 May 2015 18,875 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both anti roll bar bushes perished

Pass 20 Apr 2007 18,626 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 18,318 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 18,318 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

lower steering column bush worn

nearside rear outer tyre wall cracking,no cords exposed.

small nail in the offside front tyre and small nail in the nearside rear tyre. nearside front brake disc burned. x2 fuel pump supports deteriorating

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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E742 CDB is a 1987 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E742 CDB, 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 E742 CDB registered?

E742 CDB is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 5 November 1987.

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