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EWK 73Y

1983 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

7,435 mi
Last recorded7,435 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWK 73Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 7,435 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 6,125 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 5,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2022 5,861 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jun 2021 5,786 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2020 5,632 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 4,588 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 2,984 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill to floor area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under seating area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under seating area (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 1,110 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to head area (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 99,839 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under drivers floor area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

vehicle has oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2016 99,811 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under drivers floor area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

vehicle has oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2015 98,050 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 96,491 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 96,490 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 93,515 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 90,743 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 88,371 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 85,585 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 85,429 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 83,114 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 80,898 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 78,709 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 76,957 miles

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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EWK 73Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1983 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 53,970 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 EWK 73Y, 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 43 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EWK 73Y registered?

EWK 73Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is EWK 73Y safe to buy?

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