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OAJ 252P

1975 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,884 mi
Last recorded3,884 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 1975 Ford Granada54,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAJ 252P
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 3,884 miles

Battery loose

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Slight brake bind - near-side front.

Fail 29 Sep 2017 3,884 miles

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid silencer box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

N/S/R light lens faded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Badly deteriorated. Would advise replacement. (3.6.B.4d)

No rear seat belts fitted at time of test due to age of vehicle.

Some bind n/s/f wheel

Some play in n/s/f inner steering rack joints

Some under body corrosion

Some front wheel nuts do not appear correctly seated in wheels fitted. Wheel nuts and wheels appear secure at time of test. Further investigation advised

Pass 28 Sep 2016 4,540 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 4,540 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear 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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OAJ 252P is a 1975 Ford Granada in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OAJ 252P, 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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OAJ 252P is a 1975 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1975.

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