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XHA 253X

1982 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

15,184 mi
Last recorded15,184 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXHA 253X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 15,184 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front brake pad wear getting low

some movement steering rack pinion

Pass 12 Mar 2021 14,052 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside + nearside rear tyre treads wearing uneven on inner edges

some movement steering rack pinion

Pass 7 Feb 2020 13,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding

slight play steering column lower bush

some corrosion offside + nearside front chassis

some imbalance rear brakes

Pass 11 Sep 2018 11,637 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 4,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center. (7.1.2)

Front brake discs and pads worn low.

Nearside Slight play in n/s steering arm.

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 93,816 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 93,666 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 93,610 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 93,067 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 92,887 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 92,695 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 92,695 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 92,538 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 92,406 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 92,127 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 91,911 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 91,473 miles

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

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

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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XHA 253X is a 1982 Ford Granada in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 XHA 253X, 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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What year was XHA 253X registered?

XHA 253X is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 9 July 1982.

Is XHA 253X safe to buy?

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