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12 AXE

1988 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,847 mi
Last recorded61,847 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 1988 Ford Granada107,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 AXE
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 61,847 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 61,755 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear diff seals weeping oil

Pass 21 Feb 2018 61,631 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 61,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 61,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Power steering belt noisy

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,116 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 60,983 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 60,806 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 60,578 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 60,345 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 60,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 60,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 59,885 miles

Both registration plates slight delamination

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

O/S/R chassis corrosion above exhaust

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 59,541 miles

brake and suspension components have surface corrosion on them calipers and legs etc

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

small amount of play in steering joints

Pass 21 Feb 2008 59,237 miles

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

many components of the under side of the car very corroded such as fuel pipes,tank and filter .brake calipers and suspension arms.

small amount of rack arm play on the off side.

Pass 20 Feb 2007 58,642 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both inner and outer sills very corroded but not holed

near side rear wheel arch very corroded but not sharp

Pass 17 Feb 2006 58,143 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2006 58,128 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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12 AXE is a 1988 Ford Granada in Blue with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 107,844 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 12 AXE, 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 38 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 12 AXE registered?

12 AXE is a 1988 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is 12 AXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 AXE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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