MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,886 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both rear wheel archs rusting
engine oil leaks
has been under silled on inner door sills
n/s/f fog light glass cracked
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
both rear wheel archs rusting
engine oil leaks
has been under silled on inner door sills
n/s/f fog light glass cracked
both front seats back plate mounts rusting
both rear wheel archs have been repaired
front bumper lose
o/s/f wiper blade split on ends
o/s/r wheel bearing needs adjusting
outer and inner door seals have been under sealed
stone chip n/s/f headlight glass
strong advice bad engine and gearbox oil leaks
strong advice o/s/r chassie rail rusting
tyre wear started on n/s/f inner edge poss tracking out
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
both front seats back plate mounts rusting
both rear wheel archs have been repaired
front bumper lose
o/s/f wiper blade split on ends
o/s/r wheel bearing needs adjusting
outer and inner door seals have been under sealed
stone chip n/s/f headlight glass
strong advice bad engine and gearbox oil leaks
strong advice o/s/r chassie rail rusting
tyre wear started on n/s/f inner edge poss tracking out
ADVISE; All fuel pipes underside corroded / n/s/rear outer c/v boot torn.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
ADVISE; All fuel pipes underside corroded / n/s/rear outer c/v boot torn.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
brake sensor hanging out n/s/f
engine oil leaks
n/s/f fog light glass stone chip
rear bumper o/s cracked
tyre wear started on both rears
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
brake sensor hanging out n/s/f
engine oil leaks
n/s/f fog light glass stone chip
rear bumper o/s cracked
tyre wear started on both rears
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear driveshaft outer gaiter split
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside front floorpan corroded (not prescribed area)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside front floorpan corroded (not prescribed area)
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
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H478 ELT is a 1990 Ford Granada in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 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 H478 ELT, 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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H478 ELT is a 1990 Ford Granada, first registered on 14 August 1990.
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