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FPX 478X

1981 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,453 mi
Last recorded16,453 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2012
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFPX 478X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2012 16,453 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 10,548 miles

slight play in osf and nsf top balljoints=nsr inner sill rusty=slight play in ns steering rack=oil leaks

Pass 17 May 2010 8,790 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 8,243 miles

Coolant leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion in both front chassis

slight wear in steering rack n/s

Pass 29 Aug 2006 6,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f brake hose poor fitment

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly rough

oil switch leaking in need of replacement

slight play steering rack

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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FPX 478X is a 1981 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 59,445 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 FPX 478X, 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 45 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 FPX 478X registered?

FPX 478X is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 7 August 1981.

Is FPX 478X safe to buy?

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