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A237 MBF

1983 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,153 mi
Last recorded52,153 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA237 MBF
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2023 52,153 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 51,974 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 51,841 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 51,719 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 51,361 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 51,030 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 50,415 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 49,905 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 49,482 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 49,202 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 16 Jul 2013 48,900 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 48,702 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 7 Jul 2011 47,558 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 46,734 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 45,979 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 45,734 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 45,424 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 45,232 miles

near side rear shock absorber slight weep

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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A237 MBF is a 1983 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A237 MBF, 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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What year was A237 MBF registered?

A237 MBF is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A237 MBF safe to buy?

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