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XUX 473Y

1983 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

3,945 mi
Last recorded3,945 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUX 473Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 3,945 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 99,352 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2015 98,073 miles

Headlamp reflector bowls deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2014 96,133 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 93,425 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 91,227 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 85,738 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 81,345 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 80,757 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 79,366 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 77,371 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 77,086 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 May 2005 76,871 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 76,864 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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XUX 473Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XUX 473Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XUX 473Y registered?

XUX 473Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 16 May 1983.

Is XUX 473Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUX 473Y 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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