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E503 EFE

1987 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

173,882 mi
Last recorded173,882 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1987 Ford Granada95,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE503 EFE
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 173,882 miles

surface corrosion in brake discs

underside of vechical plated and undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2018 173,867 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded due to vechicle standing

exhaust corroded

underside of vechicle heavly plated and undersealed

Pass 27 Mar 2017 173,861 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded due to vechicle standing

exhaust corroded

underside of vechicle heavly plated and undersealed

Pass 31 Mar 2016 173,847 miles

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

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

all brake discs corroded due to vechicle standing

exhaust corroded

underside of vechicle heavly plated and undersealed

Pass 24 Mar 2015 173,842 miles

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

underside of vechicle heavely plated and undersealed

Pass 21 Mar 2014 173,785 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all brake discs corroded

o/s rear sill corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2013 173,774 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion in all brake discs

corrosion in underside of vechicle

exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2012 173,768 miles

Oil leak

underside of vechicle heavly plated

Pass 17 Mar 2011 173,350 miles

underside of vechicle corroded but undersealed

Pass 16 Mar 2010 172,817 miles

underside of vechicle undersealed

Pass 31 Mar 2009 172,577 miles

underside of vechicle rusting

Pass 26 Mar 2008 172,418 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 169,490 miles

extensive welding to outer sills

Pass 24 Mar 2006 165,500 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 165,500 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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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E503 EFE is a 1987 Ford Granada in Red with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 E503 EFE, 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.

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What year was E503 EFE registered?

E503 EFE is a 1987 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 December 1987.

Is E503 EFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E503 EFE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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