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E459 VGC

1987 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2394cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

66,808 mi
Last recorded66,808 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE459 VGC
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,394cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,808 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2013 66,316 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 65,647 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 64,776 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 63,925 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

wear o/s rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2009 63,008 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

wear inner edges rear tyres

Pass 8 Jul 2008 61,967 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear tyre wear

Pass 19 Jul 2007 60,629 miles

both sides front compliance bushes starting to perish/split

Pass 11 Jul 2006 58,389 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 58,387 miles

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E459 VGC is a 1987 Ford Granada in White with a 2,394cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 E459 VGC, 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

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What year was E459 VGC registered?

E459 VGC is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E459 VGC safe to buy?

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