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J140 FAH

1992 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,376 mi
Last recorded175,376 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Granada117,315 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ140 FAH
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 175,376 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2025 175,376 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 174,053 miles

both inner sills as repair covered in unseal

under body corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2024 174,020 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 173,638 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 173,629 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 172,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 170,201 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 170,199 miles

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 168,652 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 162,862 miles

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 1 Jul 2019 162,862 miles

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 ()

Pass 12 May 2018 157,159 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 157,159 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 150,608 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 14,887 miles

Offside Front lower stearing bush play

Pass 12 May 2015 145,115 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 141,179 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 137,417 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 133,846 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 129,834 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 125,273 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 119,008 miles

both side rear steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 1 May 2008 115,763 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 108,377 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 103,051 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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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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