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C5 KUL

1988 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

78,151 mi
Last recorded78,151 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Granada107,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 KUL
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 78,151 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 78,158 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 78,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 78,158 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 78,158 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 78,158 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,158 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 78,158 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 78,158 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 78,156 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 78,158 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 178,158 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 178,158 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 92,023 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 89,798 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 89,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 86,515 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2009 86,515 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2008 81,839 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 81,839 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 78,416 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 78,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 73,016 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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C5 KUL is a 1988 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1988 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 107,844 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 C5 KUL, 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 38 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C5 KUL registered?

C5 KUL is a 1988 Ford Granada, first registered on 4 January 1988.

Is C5 KUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 KUL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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