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KAX 307W

1981 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

55,124 mi
Last recorded55,124 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAX 307W
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 55,124 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Close to suspension front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Close to suspension front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 55,079 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 55,062 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 55,062 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 54,999 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 54,999 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 54,946 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 54,946 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 54,833 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 54,723 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 54,674 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 54,599 miles

n/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2014 54,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f chassis corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,398 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,231 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 54,102 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 53,816 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,191 miles

vehicle starting to corrode heavily

Pass 19 Jul 2008 52,709 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 52,697 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 52,468 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 51,374 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 49,988 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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KAX 307W is a 1981 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 KAX 307W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KAX 307W registered?

KAX 307W is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 8 April 1981.

Is KAX 307W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAX 307W shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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