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A40 WFT

1983 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,197 mi
Last recorded91,197 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Ford Granada53,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA40 WFT
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 91,197 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion under both front wings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 90,946 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 90,938 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2018 90,726 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 90,548 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 90,305 miles

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,871 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 88,739 miles

O/s rear inner driveshaft gaiter is split.

Some noise heard from n/s rear wheel bearing.

Some play in n/s rear wheel bearing.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 88,718 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

offside front inner brake disc badly worn

Pass 14 Jun 2010 86,354 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 86,348 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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A40 WFT is a 1983 Ford Granada in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A40 WFT, 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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A40 WFT is a 1983 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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