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TDX 409W

1981 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,551 mi
Last recorded58,551 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1981 Ford Granada59,445 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTDX 409W
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 58,551 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap rubber deteriorating

Fail 11 Jul 2020 58,551 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap rubber deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2019 57,258 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 57,204 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2017 57,204 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 56,701 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,699 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 56,687 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 56,687 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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TDX 409W is a 1981 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TDX 409W, 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 TDX 409W registered?

TDX 409W is a 1981 Ford Granada, first registered on 14 April 1981.

Is TDX 409W safe to buy?

The MOT history for TDX 409W shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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