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BAB 525S

1977 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,298 mi
Last recorded24,298 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 1977 Ford Granada59,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAB 525S
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2013 24,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,129 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 18,127 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear exhaust unsupported but not insecure

Pass 7 May 2010 17,927 miles

car been modified

car been standing

fuel tank dented

n/s headlamp has damp inside

o/s wing mirror cracked

Fail 7 May 2010 17,927 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

car been modified

car been standing

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel tank dented

n/s headlamp has damp inside

o/s wing mirror cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2008 17,149 miles

advise slight play in n/s steering arm.

Pass 12 May 2007 16,671 miles

advise slight play in n/s/f steering arm,ok at time of test.

advise slight surface corrosion to o/s floor to sill area, ok at time of test.

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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BAB 525S is a 1977 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 BAB 525S, 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.

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What year was BAB 525S registered?

BAB 525S is a 1977 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 September 1977.

Is BAB 525S safe to buy?

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