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GBM 123Y

1982 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

84,892 mi
Last recorded84,892 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBM 123Y
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 84,892 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 83,543 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 82,342 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 82,342 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 79,582 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 78,911 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 78,699 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 78,675 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 77,461 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,157 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 76,778 miles

slight blow in n/s centre silncer

Fail 23 Sep 2014 76,741 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight blow in n/s centre silncer

Pass 27 Sep 2013 76,453 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 76,140 miles

N/S/F inner wing corroded.

Pass 10 Oct 2011 75,788 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 75,284 miles

nearside centre exhaust box has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2010 75,284 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside centre exhaust box has a minor leak of exhaust gasses

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 74,899 miles

Exhaust blow at nearside front box.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 74,271 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 73,938 miles

All four tyres cracking.

Exhaust corroding.

Front tie rod rubbers starting to break up.

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 73,938 miles

All four tyres cracking.

Exhaust corroding.

Front tie rod rubbers starting to break up.

Offside rear tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 73,712 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 73,538 miles

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

Offside 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)

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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GBM 123Y is a 1982 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 GBM 123Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GBM 123Y registered?

GBM 123Y is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 2 November 1982.

Is GBM 123Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GBM 123Y shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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