MOT Status
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175,376 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Direction indicator does not face the rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
both inner sills as repair covered in unseal
under body corroded
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
under body corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill near wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))
Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
oil leak
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (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)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
oil leak
Offside Front lower stearing bush play
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both side rear steel brake pipes rusty
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
off side rear light lens small crack
rear steel brake pipes rusty
slight play in stearing rack arm
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
advise both side outer sills corroded and rusty and soft in places
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
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J140 FAH is a 1992 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1992 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 117,315 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 J140 FAH, 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 34 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J140 FAH is a 1992 Ford Granada, first registered on 12 May 1992.
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