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FFK 501Y

1983 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,749 mi
Last recorded86,749 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFFK 501Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 86,749 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 85,602 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 84,148 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 83,261 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 82,434 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 81,985 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 81,094 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 79,462 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 77,299 miles

Nearside Front chassis slight corrosion

Offside Front chassis slight corrosion

Pass 22 May 2015 75,719 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 74,210 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 74,207 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 72,943 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 75,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear driveshaft inner boot leaking.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 75,915 miles

Nearside rear driveshaft inner boot leaking.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 69,703 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 67,493 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 67,493 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 67,368 miles

Coolant leak

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/s and n/s rear inner drive shaft gaiters are leaking grease

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 67,361 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

O/s and n/s rear inner drive shaft gaiters are leaking grease

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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FFK 501Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FFK 501Y, 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.

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FFK 501Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 2 February 1983.

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