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A250 FLE

1983 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

81,268 mi
Last recorded81,268 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA250 FLE
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 81,268 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 81,226 miles

under side heavily under sealed

Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,151 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 80,739 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 80,739 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 80,570 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front headlamp reflector corroding -- cut to nearside front tyre wall -- nearside rear axle seal leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2010 79,469 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 79,411 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 79,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 79,243 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 79,143 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 79,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 79,036 miles

1,Surface corrrosion at offside inner sill at rear.

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A250 FLE is a 1983 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A250 FLE, 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

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What year was A250 FLE registered?

A250 FLE is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A250 FLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A250 FLE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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