MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
333 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement sub-frame all the bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable excessively worn inner shaft bushes (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BFW 749W is a 1981 Ford Granada in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 BFW 749W, 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.
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What year was BFW 749W registered?
BFW 749W is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 January 1981.
Is BFW 749W safe to buy?
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