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XKE 553X

1982 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,558 mi
Last recorded87,558 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1982 Ford Granada55,505 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKE 553X
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 87,558 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 84,087 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 81,745 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 81,745 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 80,190 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 77,402 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 74,435 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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XKE 553X is a 1982 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XKE 553X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XKE 553X registered?

XKE 553X is a 1982 Ford Granada, first registered on 29 March 1982.

Is XKE 553X safe to buy?

The MOT history for XKE 553X shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XKE 553X have outstanding finance?

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