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YMY 493Y

1983 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,224 mi
Last recorded1,224 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMY 493Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 May 2025 1,224 miles

Vehicle has actually covered 101224 miles

Pass 13 Apr 2024 1,217 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 1,106 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 856 miles

customer has provided documentation to confirm vehicle mileage is correct vehicle has actually covered 100856 Thousand miles

Pass 1 Mar 2021 356 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 99,982 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 99,454 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 98,959 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 97,927 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 97,569 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 96,969 miles

both rear tyre treads craking

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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YMY 493Y is a 1983 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YMY 493Y, 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 YMY 493Y registered?

YMY 493Y is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 4 March 1983.

Is YMY 493Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for YMY 493Y shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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