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J953 NJO

1991 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

151,145 mi
Last recorded151,145 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Ford Granada111,912 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ953 NJO
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 151,145 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 151,145 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 149,707 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 148,265 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 148,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 147,079 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 147,019 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (Floor) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (Floor) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

1ltr oil added to carry out mot

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

aux belt worn

Pass 21 Oct 2021 145,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

under body covered in sealer

Fail 13 Oct 2021 145,663 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

under body covered in sealer

Pass 27 Oct 2020 144,576 miles

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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 143,113 miles

Driver Seat Runner worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbody sealer

Pass 23 Oct 2018 140,618 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 138,632 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 138,552 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 136,929 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 136,919 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement tca (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement tca (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 135,361 miles

aux belt worn

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 135,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

aux belt worn

Pass 24 Oct 2014 133,281 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 133,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 130,936 miles

Brake pipes greased

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Small hole in NSR inner sill

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2013 130,920 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipes greased

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 128,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

OS sill slightly corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

radiator leaking

Fail 9 Nov 2012 128,328 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

OS sill slightly corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

radiator leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2011 126,033 miles

Auxillary Belt Is Cracking

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 125,991 miles

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

Auxillary Belt Is Cracking

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 123,382 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 123,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 121,157 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

aux belt perished.

Fail 18 Sep 2009 121,157 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

aux belt perished.

Pass 19 Sep 2008 119,248 miles

Fuel Pipes Rusty

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

Power Steering Cooler pipes Rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2008 119,294 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipes Rusty

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

Power Steering Cooler pipes Rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2007 117,462 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both outer and inner sills corroded , weak, in need of undersealant.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 115,409 miles

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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J953 NJO is a 1991 Ford Granada in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1991 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 111,912 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 J953 NJO, 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 35 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J953 NJO is a 1991 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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