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FPE 603V

1979 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,889 mi
Last recorded12,889 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPE 603V
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2023 12,889 miles

under side heavily under sealed

Pass 23 May 2019 12,330 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 12,036 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 11,830 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 11,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 9,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osf inner wheel arch slight corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 4,904 miles

sil ends rusty, rear tyres perished

Pass 26 Sep 2012 99,423 miles

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

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

Rear brakes slight imbalance

Pass 25 Jan 2011 97,966 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 93,503 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 92,726 miles

unable to check condition of brake pipes thouroly duye to coating applied

Pass 17 Sep 2007 91,806 miles

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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FPE 603V is a 1979 Ford Granada in White with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FPE 603V, 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 FPE 603V registered?

FPE 603V is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 26 October 1979.

Is FPE 603V safe to buy?

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