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J263 DCD

1992 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

130,991 mi
Last recorded130,991 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1992 Ford Granada117,315 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ263 DCD
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2017 130,991 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner and floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inner sill and floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

underside corroded front and rear

Pass 29 Jul 2016 130,527 miles

Both rear suspension arms corroding.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner raised edge, no cords visible.

general condition of underside of vehicle deteriorating.

offside front tyre cracking/deteriorating, no cords visible.

Fail 22 Jul 2016 130,527 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Both rear suspension arms corroding.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner raised edge, no cords visible.

general condition of underside of vehicle deteriorating.

offside front tyre cracking/deteriorating, no cords visible.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 129,480 miles

Exhaust blowing at centre flange, not considered to be excessive.

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroding in fixing brackets,pipe not considered to be seriously weakened.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner raised edge

offside front tyre cracking/deteriorating, no cords visible

Fail 22 Jul 2015 129,480 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust blowing at centre flange, not considered to be excessive.

Front to rear metal brake pipe corroding in fixing brackets,pipe not considered to be seriously weakened.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner raised edge

offside front tyre cracking/deteriorating, no cords visible

Pass 16 Jul 2014 128,657 miles

Brake pad wear warning light illuminated

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

Offside front exhaust flange and fixings heavily corroded.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Some areas of floor/chassis and some brake pipes have been undersealed.

offside front tyre starting to crack/deteriorate.No cords visible.

Pass 19 Jul 2013 127,712 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front nearside exhaust clamp heavily corroded,and rear part of exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Some areas under vehicle and some brake pipes have been covered with underseal.

Fail 17 Jul 2013 127,712 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Brake pad warning light illuminated.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front nearside exhaust clamp heavily corroded,and rear part of exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Some areas under vehicle and some brake pipes have been covered with underseal.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 126,480 miles

Brake fluid level low, not considered excessive.

Brake pad warning lamp stays on, (disconnected at nearside front).

Emissions will be re-tested following exhaust repair.

Exhaust deteriorated over full length.

Exposed ends of some original brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.

Nearside front tyre worn on edge.

Underside heavily undersealed (or similar) in places, including some brake pipes.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 126,480 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pad warning lamp stays on, (disconnected at nearside front).

Emissions will be re-tested following exhaust repair.

Exhaust deteriorated over full length.

Exposed ends of some original brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.

Underside heavily undersealed (or similar) in places, including some brake pipes.

Pass 1 Aug 2011 125,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front dises corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2011 125,320 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front dises corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 123,810 miles

nearside parking brake has slighty reduced efficiency

Fail 15 Jun 2010 123,732 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

nearside parking brake has slighty reduced efficiency

Pass 24 Jun 2009 122,731 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake warning wires not connected

offside rear brake binding slighty

Fail 16 Jun 2009 122,679 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake warning wires not connected

Pass 27 Jun 2008 121,207 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 119,816 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

pad warning light on

Fail 7 Jun 2007 119,241 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 116,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

sills slightly corroded

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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J263 DCD is a 1992 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 1992 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 117,315 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 J263 DCD, 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 34 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J263 DCD is a 1992 Ford Granada, first registered on 14 April 1992.

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