MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,399 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
noise from rear brakes.
brake pads worn.
corrosion to and around suspension components.
heavy corrosion to front chassis rails,around jacking points,outside prescribed area.
brakes binding slightly
corrosion to and around suspension components
corrosion to bodywork
corrosion to chassis rails
corrosion to floors
corrosion to front valance
corrosion to fuel tank and pipes
corrosion to sills
fluctuation to front brake readings
radiator leaking
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
brakes binding slightly
corrosion to and around suspension components
corrosion to bodywork
corrosion to chassis rails
corrosion to floors
corrosion to front valance
corrosion to fuel tank and pipes
corrosion to sills
fluctuation to front brake readings
radiator leaking
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JOH 801W is a 1981 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 JOH 801W, 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.
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What year was JOH 801W registered?
JOH 801W is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1981.
Is JOH 801W safe to buy?
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