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ELE 572T

1979 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,639 mi
Last recorded94,639 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELE 572T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2020 94,639 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear brake pipes greased

o/s/ and n/s/r sills corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2019 94,393 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 94,354 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 93,760 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 93,718 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Jun 2015 93,709 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in o/s/f suspension area

Pass 29 May 2014 92,299 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 91,601 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 90,111 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 88,451 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 87,035 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 85,013 miles

Oil leaking from gearbox

Slight free play in nearside steering rack

Pass 2 May 2008 82,403 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight play in osf steering rack.

Pass 2 May 2007 80,246 miles

Nearside Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2006 78,010 miles

Near side rear wheel arch corrodded

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

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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ELE 572T is a 1979 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 ELE 572T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ELE 572T registered?

ELE 572T is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 February 1979.

Is ELE 572T safe to buy?

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