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A21 DYD

1983 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

92,632 mi
Last recorded92,632 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 DYD
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 92,632 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 92,098 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 91,217 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 90,916 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 90,407 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 90,237 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 89,942 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 89,540 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 88,916 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 88,473 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 88,193 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 87,689 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 87,006 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 85,685 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 85,679 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 85,665 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 85,556 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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A21 DYD is a 1983 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 A21 DYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A21 DYD?

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What year was A21 DYD registered?

A21 DYD is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 13 October 1983.

Is A21 DYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A21 DYD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A21 DYD have outstanding finance?

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