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RUC 973Y

1983 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

11,222 mi
Last recorded11,222 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUC 973Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 11,222 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 6,370 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 6,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 6,296 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2023 6,296 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 6,003 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 5,062 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 5,058 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front subframe has surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front inner sill has corrosion but not within 30cm of structural component

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2019 4,987 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 2,642 miles

Auto gearbox leaking.

Nearside Rear Lower sill slightly corroded.

Slight corrosion on osf inner wing.

Pass 17 Oct 2017 2,024 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 1,946 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracked on side wall

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front hole in floor

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 1,930 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

hole in o/s/f floor but not structual

Pass 5 Sep 2014 1,064 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f washer jet inop

slight leak on centre exhaust box

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Sep 2013 99,396 miles

front washer jets req adjusting

slight rust on both front metal brake pipes and both rear metal brake pipes

Fail 18 Sep 2013 99,396 miles

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

front washer jets req adjusting

slight rust on both front metal brake pipes and both rear metal brake pipes

Pass 27 Oct 2010 99,130 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 98,992 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 98,991 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 98,767 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 98,572 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 98,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 97,808 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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RUC 973Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RUC 973Y, 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 RUC 973Y registered?

RUC 973Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 June 1983.

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