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JWC 109Y

1983 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,284 mi
Last recorded31,284 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWC 109Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 31,284 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 30,249 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 29,189 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 28,320 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 27,500 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 26,304 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 25,476 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 22,995 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 21,190 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 18,201 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 15,721 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 13,585 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 11,156 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 9,960 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 7,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Noted judder from front brake on road, not considered excessive.

Some exposed parts of original brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.

Some original brake pipes oiled/greased.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 7,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Some exposed parts of original brake pipes corroded, none considered excessive.

Some original brake pipes oiled/greased.

Pass 11 Oct 2010 4,813 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 4,807 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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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JWC 109Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1983 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 53,970 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 JWC 109Y, 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 43 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JWC 109Y registered?

JWC 109Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 8 March 1983.

Is JWC 109Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWC 109Y shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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