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EPU 73Y

1982 Ford Granada

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,708 mi
Last recorded65,708 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPU 73Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 65,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded/holed

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

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

Nearside Rear flexi brake hose insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

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

bulkhead/scuttle corroded/holed

Fail 9 Nov 2015 65,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded/holed

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

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

Nearside Rear flexi brake hose insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

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

bulkhead/scuttle corroded/holed

Fail 15 Oct 2015 65,703 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded/holed

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

Nearside Rear flexi brake hose insecure

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front chassis rail corroded

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

bulkhead/scuttle corroded/holed

Pass 26 Jun 2014 65,701 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 65,486 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear inner constant velocity joint gator split

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front suspension tie rod bush deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 65,394 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust knocking on floor

front panel rusty and holed

n/s/r inner driveshaft bolt missing

o/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/f subframe bush worn

o/s/r arch and outer sill rusty

propshaft gibbo joint split

wheel nut on o/s/r different to others

Fail 27 Jun 2007 65,391 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust knocking on floor

front panel rusty and holed

n/s/r driveshaft inner bolt missing

o/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/f front subframe bush worn

o/s/r arch and outer sill rusty

play in steering rack

propshaft gibbo joint split

wheel nut on o/s/r different to others

Pass 16 Jun 2006 65,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

auto gearbox leaking

exhaust knocking on floor

o/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/f lower valance holed

play in steering rack

wheel nut on o/s/r different to others

Fail 13 Jun 2006 65,383 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres close to limit

gearbox oil leak

o/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/f panel holed

play in n/s/f rack joint

rear drive shaft bolts loose

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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EPU 73Y is a 1982 Ford Granada in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1982 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 55,505 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 EPU 73Y, 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 44 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EPU 73Y is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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