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HTX 500W

1980 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,010 mi
Last recorded88,010 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Ford Granada61,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTX 500W
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 88,010 miles

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

central exhaust rubber spliting

Pass 18 Apr 2023 87,328 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 87,299 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 87,167 miles

slight oil weep from diff and engine

Pass 9 Nov 2018 87,099 miles

oil leaks engine and diff

os and ns ferules are thin

os rackend

Fail 6 Nov 2018 87,098 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

oil leaks engine and diff

os and ns ferules are thin

os rackend

Pass 23 Oct 2017 87,089 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 87,057 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 87,033 miles

Slight play in the rack ends

Very slight oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 86,914 miles

slight play in the center prop bearing

three brake pipe clips are missing

very slight diff leak

very slight play in the os of the steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2013 86,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 86,215 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 86,182 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 86,182 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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HTX 500W is a 1980 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 HTX 500W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HTX 500W registered?

HTX 500W is a 1980 Ford Granada, first registered on 19 November 1980.

Is HTX 500W safe to buy?

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