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YCH 307Y

1983 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,839 mi
Last recorded80,839 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCH 307Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 80,839 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 803,367 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 79,987 miles

n/s/r wheel slightly tight to turn

Pass 24 Apr 2023 79,639 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 79,218 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2016 77,843 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all 4 tyres perrished and cracked

Pass 29 May 2015 76,812 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 76,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 74,512 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 71,863 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 71,847 miles

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

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

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

all tyres perished.

offside front brake binding.

Pass 3 Jun 2009 71,847 miles

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

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

all tyres perished.

offside front brake binding.

Pass 5 Jan 2008 71,310 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 71,304 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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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YCH 307Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YCH 307Y, 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 YCH 307Y registered?

YCH 307Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 15 March 1983.

Is YCH 307Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCH 307Y shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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