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WCU 802Y

1983 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,771 mi
Last recorded71,771 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWCU 802Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2023 71,771 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 71,159 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 66,894 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 66,799 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 66,765 miles

Vehicle underside heavily under sealed

Pass 12 Jul 2016 66,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Jul 2015 64,768 miles

unable to determine the quality of welding done on some under panels as it is covered by filler and underseal.

Fail 21 Jul 2015 64,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

unable to determine the quality of welding done on some under panels as it is covered by filler and underseal.

Fail 5 Sep 2011 64,385 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both sides front floor and chassis corroded but not with in a pescribed area

Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,800 miles

both sides front floors and inner sills severely corroded

near-side front chassis corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 58,166 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 57,995 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sides front floors severely corroded

odd sized tyres fitted front to rear axles

Pass 11 Sep 2008 54,195 miles

both sides front floors severely corroded

coolant leak at thermostat housing

play in both sides steering rack knuckles

Fail 8 Sep 2008 54,195 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both sides front floors severely corroded

coolant leak at thermostat housing

play in both sides steering rack knuckles

Pass 17 Sep 2007 49,730 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 49,586 miles

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

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

o/s/front floor corroded

o/s/front inner wheel arch severley corroded but not within a pescibed area

o/s/front wing corroded

o/s/rear door corroded

slight play in n/s steering rack knuckle

slight play in o/s steering rack knuckle

Pass 18 Sep 2006 45,336 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 45,324 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

offside front floor corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2005 40,102 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 39,975 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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WCU 802Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 WCU 802Y, 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 WCU 802Y registered?

WCU 802Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 19 April 1983.

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