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E961 KHT

1987 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

88,288 mi
Last recorded88,288 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE961 KHT
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2021 88,288 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 88,294 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 88,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 88,289 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 88,287 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 88,287 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s rear arche has corrosion

Pass 18 May 2018 88,285 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear cv boot split

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 88,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear cv gaitor split

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,287 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 88,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 88,288 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 88,281 miles

Battery insecure battery tray corroded (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 88,279 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 28 Feb 2015 88,279 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 1 Apr 2014 88,277 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 88,277 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner side

Pass 14 Feb 2013 88,276 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 88,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 87,465 miles

corrosion to centre silencers

Fail 13 Mar 2012 87,456 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

corrosion to centre silencers

Pass 28 Jan 2011 84,883 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 82,919 miles

corrosion in f/o/s outer sill

Pass 14 Apr 2008 81,081 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2007 80,007 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 78,845 miles

outer sills corroded

play in both sides of steering rack

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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E961 KHT is a 1987 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E961 KHT, 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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E961 KHT is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 2 November 1987.

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