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A274 TJD

1983 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

3,724 mi
Last recorded3,724 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA274 TJD
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 3,724 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 2,569 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 1,838 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 1,504 miles

vehicle underside wax-oiled

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From caliper to flexible hose starting to corrode both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wings starting to corrode at bottom

vehicle underside has some minor surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2018 908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

various suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Pass 20 May 2017 101,516 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

various suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Fail 20 May 2017 101,516 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

various suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2016 99,852 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight exhaust gas leak from front exhaust joints

Slight play in nearside and offside end of steering rack ball joints

Various suspension components have light corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2015 99,140 miles

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

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

offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 15 Mar 2014 98,822 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 98,497 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 98,449 miles

Both front brake caliper metal link pipes slightly corroded

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Slight surface corrosion to various suspension components

Pass 25 Mar 2011 97,536 miles

Both front metal brake pipes to flexible hoses slightly corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Slight play in offside end of steering rack ball joint

Pass 18 Mar 2010 96,370 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 95,234 miles

offside outter sill rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2008 93,516 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 93,456 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 91,867 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 91,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 90,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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)

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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A274 TJD is a 1983 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A274 TJD, 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 A274 TJD registered?

A274 TJD is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 17 November 1983.

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