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A20 VHK

1983 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

26,999 mi
Last recorded26,999 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VHK
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 26,999 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 25,582 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2023 25,580 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill - chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 25,468 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 25,359 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 24,495 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 24,092 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 24,087 miles

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2015 24,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 23,581 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 23,060 miles

advise rear valance corroded and holed no a prescribed area

Pass 15 Jul 2009 22,921 miles

engine oil leaks

front panel and back panel rotten

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

o/s/f chasis leg corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2009 22,921 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

engine oil leaks

front panel and back panel rotten

n/s/f brake pad warning wire broken

o/s/f chasis leg corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2008 22,694 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 21,552 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

corrosion n/s rear inner sill

screen crack n/s

slight bind o/s front brake

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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A20 VHK is a 1983 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A20 VHK, 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.

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A20 VHK is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is A20 VHK safe to buy?

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