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A12 TFS

1984 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

48,528 mi
Last recorded48,528 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 TFS
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 48,528 miles

both rear jacking points corroded

front panel corroded under headlamps

front wing corroded under bumper

Pass 5 Jul 2023 45,834 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front panel behind headlamps corroded

slight corrosion to both front lower wings

slight corrosion to both rear jacking points

Pass 4 Jul 2022 42,159 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion to front lower valance/ wings

Pass 5 Jul 2021 38,066 miles

slight corrosion both sides behind bumper

Fail 3 Jul 2021 38,402 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid at brake drum (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion both sides behind bumper

Pass 10 Jul 2020 36,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front gearbox mounting strengthening plate area corroded floor

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

boot floor / wheel well corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 36,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 May 2019 36,151 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking At steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 34,930 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 32,759 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 31,682 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 29,620 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 28,507 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 May 2013 27,305 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 25,426 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 24,142 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 15,960 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 8,443 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 5,576 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 1,250 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 95,821 miles

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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A12 TFS is a 1984 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 1984 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,717 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 A12 TFS, 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 42 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 TFS registered?

A12 TFS is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 3 February 1984.

Is A12 TFS safe to buy?

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