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ACW 953R

1977 Ford Granada

Brown Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

89,292 mi
Last recorded89,292 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1977 Ford Granada59,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACW 953R
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1977
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 89,292 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 88,459 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 88,391 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 88,190 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak on diff

Pass 13 Aug 2012 87,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 87,824 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 87,561 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 86,535 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 86,416 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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ACW 953R is a 1977 Ford Granada in Brown with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1977 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 59,280 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 ACW 953R, 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 49 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 ACW 953R registered?

ACW 953R is a 1977 Ford Granada, first registered on 26 April 1977.

Is ACW 953R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACW 953R shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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