MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,920 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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fuel lines surface corrosion and covered in grease
surface corrosion to under side of car
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))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
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))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is E742 CDB safe to buy?
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