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JYJ 154N

1975 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,247 mi
Last recorded94,247 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1975 Ford Granada54,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYJ 154N
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 94,247 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 94,247 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 9,424 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 94,245 miles

exhaust system has a few slight leaks

nearside rear floor thin

offside front chassis leg corroded/thin

spare wheel well corroded/thin

Fail 1 May 2014 94,245 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

exhaust system has a few slight leaks

nearside rear floor thin

offside front chassis leg corroded/thin

spare wheel well corroded/thin

Pass 19 Apr 2013 94,095 miles

exhaust blow

floor pans thin in places

nearside front footwell corroded

oil leak from diff

oil leak from engine area

rear inner sills thin

some brake pipes light corrosiion

Fail 5 Apr 2013 94,084 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust blow

floor pans thin in places

nearside front footwell corroded

oil leak from diff

oil leak from engine area

rear inner sills thin

some brake pipes light corrosiion

Pass 11 Apr 2012 93,720 miles

both front chassis legs corroded

both rear inner valances corroded

exhaust slight leak

nearside front footwell corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2012 93,718 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

both front chassis legs corroded

both rear inner valances corroded

exhaust slight leak

nearside front footwell corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 92,578 miles

Anti-Squeal Spring Missing From Offside Front Brake Pads

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel Cap Seal Slightly Deteriorated

General Underbody Has Patches Of Slight Corrosion

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Wheel Bearing Is Slightly Noisy

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 92,450 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 92,448 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 92,241 miles

brake balance only just met requirement

Fail 6 May 2008 92,235 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2007 91,828 miles

front brakes binding slightly

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion all over vehicle body lots of weld repair patches in place's

n/s o/s rear wheel bearings slightly noisey on rotation

Pass 4 May 2006 91,613 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 91,610 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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JYJ 154N is a 1975 Ford Granada in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1975 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 54,696 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 JYJ 154N, 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 51 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JYJ 154N registered?

JYJ 154N is a 1975 Ford Granada, first registered on 17 January 1975.

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