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E999 XGK

1987 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

5,188 mi
Last recorded5,188 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE999 XGK
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2023 5,188 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2022 5,180 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 4,316 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 4,098 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 4,091 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 4,078 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 4,075 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 3,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 2,698 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 2,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 1,968 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 126,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 125,124 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 125,124 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 125,124 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 125,124 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 125,124 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 125,124 miles

air con disconnected

front brake hoses starting to perish

inner and outer sills starting to rust

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

oil leak

steering column slight movement

Fail 19 Feb 2008 125,124 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

air con disconnected

front brake hoses starting to perish

inner and outer sills starting to rust

metal fuel pipes starting to rust

oil leak

steering column slight movement

Pass 2 Mar 2007 124,149 miles

rust started under rear of n/s sill.

Pass 1 Mar 2006 121,497 miles

bottom sills getting weak

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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E999 XGK is a 1987 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 E999 XGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E999 XGK registered?

E999 XGK is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 27 November 1987.

Is E999 XGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E999 XGK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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