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TFG 555X

1982 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,644 mi
Last recorded9,644 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFG 555X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 9,644 miles

Front Bump stop clearance close

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 9,644 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Bump stop clearance close

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 8,503 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 8,496 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 7,496 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 7,485 miles

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

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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TFG 555X is a 1982 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 55,505 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 TFG 555X, 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 44 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TFG 555X registered?

TFG 555X is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 10 May 1982.

Is TFG 555X safe to buy?

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