MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,731 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both driveshaft outer cv boots split
both front indicator bulbs faded
front and rear bumpers becoming insecure
front brake hoses perished
front to rear fuel pipes corroded
o/s/r coil spring prescribed area heavily corroded and weakened
sills corroded
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both driveshaft outer cv boots split
both front indicator bulbs faded
brake servo damp
front and rear bumpers becoming insecure
front brake hoses perished
front to rear fuel pipes corroded
o/s/r coil spring prescribed area heavily corroded and weakened
sills corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside 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 Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering rack mounting bushes weak
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J489 APU is a 1992 Ford Granada in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 J489 APU, 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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What year was J489 APU registered?
J489 APU is a 1992 Ford Granada, first registered on 24 April 1992.
Is J489 APU safe to buy?
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