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A325 ROU

1983 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,815 mi
Last recorded32,815 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA325 ROU
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 32,815 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 32,815 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 32,815 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2017 32,815 miles

Advise rust on front of floor will require attention

Fail 10 May 2017 32,815 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Advise rust on front of floor will require attention

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2016 32,815 miles

Rear lights tinted but reflectors fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all lights tinted

horn not 100% secure

Fail 25 May 2016 32,815 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Rear lights tinted but reflectors fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all lights tinted

horn not 100% secure

Fail 24 May 2016 32,815 miles

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Direction indicators have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 31,561 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 29,852 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 27,060 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 24,729 miles

Advise lower rad hose rubbing subframe

Advise rad seaping coolant

Advise steering column bearings feel slightly notchy

Advise steering column very close to exhaust manifold

Pass 17 May 2011 22,162 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 22,162 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2010 20,571 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 20,571 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 18,190 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 13,899 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

suspect offside front wheel bearing tight (limited free play)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 10,761 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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A325 ROU is a 1983 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A325 ROU, 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 A325 ROU registered?

A325 ROU is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 September 1983.

Is A325 ROU safe to buy?

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