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YTU 127W

1981 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,125 mi
Last recorded90,125 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTU 127W
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 90,125 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 82,689 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 82,688 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 82,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 82,688 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 77,856 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 76,825 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 74,076 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 74,056 miles

Corrosion to bodywork

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front tyres perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2011 74,056 miles

Front tyres perishing

Corrosion to bodywork

Pass 9 Apr 2010 73,971 miles

Car body corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2009 73,896 miles

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

all tyres showing signs of perishing

rear wishbones corroded

slight play in front track control arm bushes

slight play in rear subframe mounting bushes

vehicle body corroded and holed in places(not structural)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 73,813 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 73,813 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 73,675 miles

corrosion to the inner chassis legs

corrosion to the sills

front o/s tyre worn on the edge

play in the steering coupling

Pass 21 Mar 2006 73,325 miles

corrosion to the bottom of the wings / front

corrosion to the inner and outer sills

slight play in the steering

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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YTU 127W is a 1981 Ford Granada in White with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1981 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 59,445 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 YTU 127W, 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 45 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 YTU 127W registered?

YTU 127W is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is YTU 127W safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTU 127W shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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