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CEG 205V

1979 Ford Granada

Beige Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

67,682 mi
Last recorded67,682 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEG 205V
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 67,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & OSF all bushes weak (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake sticking slightly

Fail 6 Jul 2016 67,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement & OSF all bushes weak (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake sticking slightly

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 67,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,373 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 67,373 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2005 64,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear outer constant velocity boot split

Fail 1 Jul 2005 64,155 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear outer constant velocity joint split.

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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CEG 205V is a 1979 Ford Granada in Beige with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 52,119 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 CEG 205V, 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 47 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CEG 205V registered?

CEG 205V is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is CEG 205V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEG 205V shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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