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F254 URF

1989 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,895 mi
Last recorded177,895 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Granada109,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF254 URF
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 177,895 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 178,950 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 172,082 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 172,079 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 163,300 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 163,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s door mirror cracked - only slight and not affecting rear view

oil leak

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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F254 URF is a 1989 Ford Granada in White with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 109,460 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 F254 URF, 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 37 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F254 URF registered?

F254 URF is a 1989 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 March 1989.

Is F254 URF safe to buy?

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