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G949 CTW

1990 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,732 mi
Last recorded71,732 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Ford Granada109,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG949 CTW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 71,732 miles

UNDER SEALED BLACK

Pass 13 Aug 2024 63,498 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,084 miles

All brake pipes are wax oiled

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes are wax oiled

Pass 22 Sep 2011 57,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,486 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 56,486 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 55,048 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,974 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 53,951 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 52,453 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 52,453 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 50,953 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 50,953 miles

Offside Rear 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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G949 CTW is a 1990 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1990 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 109,235 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 G949 CTW, 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 36 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G949 CTW registered?

G949 CTW is a 1990 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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