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AUR 572X

1981 Ford Granada

Black Diesel 2097cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,022 mi
Last recorded52,022 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUR 572X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,097cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2024 52,022 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 51,724 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 51,401 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 50,404 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 49,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 48,399 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 47,605 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 46,840 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 46,064 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 45,979 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 45,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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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AUR 572X is a 1981 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,097cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 59,445 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 AUR 572X, 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 45 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AUR 572X?

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What year was AUR 572X registered?

AUR 572X is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is AUR 572X safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUR 572X shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AUR 572X have outstanding finance?

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