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TDX 965R

1977 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

29,698 mi
Last recorded29,698 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 1977 Ford Granada59,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDX 965R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 29,698 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 29,277 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 29,265 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 27,624 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 21,959 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 21,959 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 May 2011 16,884 miles

Battery insecure

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 May 2011 16,884 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 15,171 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 15,171 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 9 Aug 2008 15,157 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

corrosion in nearside upper flitch panel

excessive corrosion in both front footwells - Not prescribed areas

indicator tell tales light up when side lights are on. They still flash when indicating

main beam tell tale light works in reverse mode

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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TDX 965R is a 1977 Ford Granada in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1977 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 59,280 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 TDX 965R, 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 49 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TDX 965R registered?

TDX 965R is a 1977 Ford Granada, first registered on 3 May 1977.

Is TDX 965R safe to buy?

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