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D54 DRE

1987 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,042 mi
Last recorded1,042 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD54 DRE
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 1,042 miles

NEW SPEEDO FITTED

Fail 13 Jan 2026 1,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

NEW SPEEDO FITTED

Pass 20 Jan 2025 68,235 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 68,091 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 67,403 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 67,378 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 67,321 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 67,321 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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D54 DRE is a 1987 Ford Granada in White with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 95,274 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 D54 DRE, 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 39 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D54 DRE?

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What year was D54 DRE registered?

D54 DRE is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 5 March 1987.

Is D54 DRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D54 DRE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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