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XFR 975R

1977 Ford Granada

Beige Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,732 mi
Last recorded71,732 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 1977 Ford Granada59,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFR 975R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1977
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 71,732 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2019 71,287 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 70,125 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 70,001 miles

Brake pipes at both front calipers are corroding slightly.

Rear ends of both sills have slight corrosion.

Slight noise nearside front, unable to determine bearing or braker.

Slight oil leak from pinnion oil seal on steer rack.

accelerator pedal seems slightly insecure.

Pass 23 Aug 2014 69,418 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 68,658 miles

Engine oil level is on minimum mark

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

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

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

Slight corrosion on lower face of nearside chassis rail, adjacent to nearside front outrigger.

Pass 7 Aug 2012 67,683 miles

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

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

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

Slight play (only just detectable) in steering rack end ball joints.

Slightly swollen area (corrosion within two skins) on lower face of nearside chassis rail, adjacent to gearbox. Structure is solid at this time.

Fail 6 Aug 2012 67,683 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Slightly swollen area (corrosion within two skins) on lower face of nearside chassis rail, adjacent to gearbox. Structure is solid at this time.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 67,199 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 66,595 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 65,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008 63,968 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 62,376 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 61,622 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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XFR 975R is a 1977 Ford Granada in Beige with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 XFR 975R, 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 XFR 975R registered?

XFR 975R is a 1977 Ford Granada, first registered on 25 January 1977.

Is XFR 975R safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFR 975R shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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