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A20 YOO

1984 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,852 mi
Last recorded18,852 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 YOO
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 18,852 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 18,657 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 18,649 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 18,504 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 18,410 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 18,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 17,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2014 17,700 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2013 16,620 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 15,991 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 14,442 miles

front shockabsorbers weak.

n/s/f indicator lense cracked.

oil leaks.

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

underbody corroded.

various suspension components corroded.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 14,442 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front shockabsorbers weak.

n/s/f indicator lense cracked.

oil leaks.

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

underbody corroded.

various suspension components corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 13,987 miles

Nail in rear tyre

engine oil leaks / automatic gearbox oil leaks / rear differential leaking oil

fuel tank has very small signs of corrosion

radiator showing signs of corrosion

various marks and scratches on vechicle and wheels

Fail 1 Nov 2010 13,987 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

engine oil leaks / automatic gearbox oil leaks / rear differential leaking oil

fuel tank has very small signs of corrosion

radiator showing signs of corrosion

various marks and scratches on vechicle and wheels

Pass 28 Oct 2009 13,374 miles

battery lamp on..

corrosion to front brake discs......

front tyres wearing on edges...

underbody covered in underseal.....

very bad oil leaks......

Fail 28 Oct 2009 13,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery lamp on..

corrosion to front brake discs......

front tyres wearing on edges...

underbody covered in underseal.....

very bad oil leaks......

Pass 5 Nov 2008 12,421 miles

Front subframe bushes flexing & cracking Engine coolant light flashing Engine oil low light flashing Brake pad warning light flashing

Heavy oil leaks Rear steel brake pipes heavily undersealed & greased Brake flexi hoses perished Front suspension arms corroded Slight play in NSF lower ball joint Play in steering pinion

Fail 5 Nov 2008 12,421 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front subframe bushes flexing & cracking Engine coolant light flashing Engine oil low light flashing Brake pad warning light flashing

Heavy oil leaks Rear steel brake pipes heavily undersealed & greased Brake flexi hoses perished Front suspension arms corroded Slight play in NSF lower ball joint Play in steering pinion

Pass 29 Oct 2007 11,283 miles

borderline play in front tie bar bushes. oil leaks. cracking to various suspension bushes. brake pipes covered in underseal. underbody and various suspension components corroded and covered in underseal.

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing. wipers smearing screen.

Pass 7 Nov 2006 9,812 miles

brake pipes & under body heavely graesed/under sealed †corrosion to front upper wishbone arms †various oil leaks

slight imbalance to front brake readings †n/s/f indicator lense cracked †boarderline smearing from both front wipers †cracking unbonding to various suspension bushes †corrosion to rear floor pans not structral †

Pass 19 Oct 2005 8,081 miles

1.5 ltrs engine oil added. †borderline gas leak from rear silencer joint. †underside of vehicle heavily undersealed.

borderline play and movement to steering rack pinion shaft. †slight perishing and cracking to suspension bushes. †both sides front lower arm inner bushes worn allowing movement. †brake pipes heavily undersealed.

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 YOO is a 1984 Ford Granada in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YOO, 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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A20 YOO is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 12 January 1984.

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