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A253 VJD

1984 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,602 mi
Last recorded65,602 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1984 Ford Granada46,717 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA253 VJD
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 65,602 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 61,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 60,504 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 60,501 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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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A253 VJD is a 1984 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A253 VJD, 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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What year was A253 VJD registered?

A253 VJD is a 1984 Ford Granada, first registered on 27 June 1984.

Is A253 VJD safe to buy?

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