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MLZ 5842

1982 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

1,851 mi
Last recorded1,851 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 5842
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 1,851 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints ()

Pass 9 Jun 2021 1,339 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,122 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 94,507 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 94,507 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 92,802 miles

PROP SHAFT RUBBER SPLITTING

SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S ANDO/S CHASSIS RAILS

Pass 31 Mar 2015 91,560 miles

Both front chassis rails corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2015 91,558 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both front chassis rails corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 90,485 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 89,848 miles

o/s n/s front chassis legs have slight corrosion

o/s sill slight corrosion at rear

Pass 12 May 2012 89,808 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2011 83,490 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 83,490 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 79,979 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front chassis corroded.

offside rear inner sill corroded.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 77,400 miles

o/s n/s front chassie corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2008 76,319 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 76,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 75,611 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 75,611 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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MLZ 5842 is a 1982 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1982 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 55,505 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 MLZ 5842, 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 44 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MLZ 5842 is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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