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FKU 424V

1980 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,807 mi
Last recorded54,807 miles
Recorded on17 May 2007
Typical for 1980 Ford Granada61,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFKU 424V
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2007 54,807 miles

Nearside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 54,509 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 54,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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FKU 424V is a 1980 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1980 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 61,482 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 FKU 424V, 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 46 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FKU 424V registered?

FKU 424V is a 1980 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 May 1980.

Is FKU 424V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FKU 424V shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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