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GSE 52T

1979 Ford Granada

Brown Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

87,732 mi
Last recorded87,732 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 1979 Ford Granada52,119 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSE 52T
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2023 87,732 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door skin (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2022 83,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 83,466 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 81,559 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 81,555 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 77,767 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 74,813 miles

brake pipes covered in underseal

engine has slight oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2019 74,813 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake pipes covered in underseal

engine has slight oil leak

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 31 Oct 2019 74,796 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor too sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Power steering component leaking steering rack pinnion leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely binding (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 68,485 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion to offside inner sill

Fail 12 Oct 2018 68,485 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion to offside inner sill

Pass 1 Nov 2017 62,605 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 62,410 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 55,471 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Oct 2016 55,471 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 48,168 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 48,111 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,091 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 48,053 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 48,001 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

n/s/f + o/s/f suspension components showing signs of general corrosion

n/s/f inner arch areas heavily corroded

n/s/r + o/s/r suspension components showing signs of general corrosion

n/s/r brake slightly juddering

o/s/f brake slightly binding

o/s/f inner arch areas heavily corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2010 47,985 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 47,647 miles

both rear drive shaft boots small clips missing

nearside front brake binding slightly

some corrosion to nearside floor to sill

Pass 23 May 2008 47,622 miles

Nearside inner sill holed at front outwith prescribed areas.

Unable to assess underside fully for corrosion as it has been heavily undersealed.

Pass 1 Jun 2007 47,370 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 47,328 miles

corrosion behind offside and nearside front wheels but outwith any prescribed areas (advise)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 47,328 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

corrosion on both nearside and offside inner wings behind front wheels,but outwith any prescribed areas (advise)

corrosion on floor at rear of offside sill but outwith any prescribed area (advise)

Fail 2 Jun 2006 47,326 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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GSE 52T is a 1979 Ford Granada in Brown with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 GSE 52T, 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.

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GSE 52T is a 1979 Ford Granada, first registered on 11 May 1979.

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