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CKA 234X

1981 Ford Granada

Cream Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,301 mi
Last recorded84,301 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKA 234X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 84,301 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 83,791 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside front chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 82,961 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 81,285 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 81,275 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Nov 2020 79,800 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 79,794 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 79,366 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 79,365 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 77,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front chassis has corrosion but outside a prescribed area , and not considered excessive

offside front chassis corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area, and not considered excessive

Fail 8 Oct 2018 77,076 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front chassis has corrosion but outside a prescribed area , and not considered excessive

offside front chassis corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area, and not considered excessive

Pass 4 Oct 2017 75,682 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 74,228 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside front tyre valve deteriorated

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Sep 2015 72,521 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 68,484 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 67,186 miles

Nearside rear footbrake slower in operation than offside, not considered to be excessive.

Play in Offside front wheel bearing and noisy when rotated.Not considered excessive and no roughness felt.

Under vehicle waxoiled/under sealed.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 66,212 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 63,500 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Jan 2011 60,982 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 59,866 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 59,866 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 59,445 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 59,445 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 56,842 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front propshaft rubber coupling in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2006 52,846 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 52,840 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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CKA 234X is a 1981 Ford Granada in Cream with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CKA 234X, 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 CKA 234X registered?

CKA 234X is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 12 November 1981.

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