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Ford Granada

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 2,933 cc

J8 CECMOT history

J8 CEC is a blue petrol Ford Granada first used on 29 Jun 1992. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 191,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
191,778 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 CEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Granada
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,933 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
29 Jun 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 CEC was last recorded at 191,778 miles on 22 Dec 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,769 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 191,778 miles
  • 2024 – 191,769 miles
  • 2023 – 191,697 miles
  • 2022 – 191,197 miles
  • 2021 – 190,407 miles
  • 2020 – 189,736 miles
  • 2019 – 187,741 miles
  • 2018 – 186,962 miles
  • 2017 – 185,886 miles
  • 2016 – 183,605 miles
  • 2015 – 179,367 miles
  • 2014 – 173,735 miles
  • 2012 – 163,309 miles
  • 2011 – 155,118 miles
  • 2010 – 151,238 miles
  • 2009 – 139,881 miles
  • 2008 – 137,913 miles
  • 2006 – 133,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,778 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBoth sill lower lips rusty

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,778 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    191,778 miles
    Test number
    325245551710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sill lower lips rusty

  2. Pass191,769 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    191,769 miles
    Test number
    559600619481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth lower sill lips corroded

  3. Fail191,769 miles (+72)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,769 miles
    Test number
    433615021742
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth lower sill lips corroded

  4. Pass191,697 miles (+500)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    191,697 miles
    Test number
    595000394605
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass191,197 miles (+790)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    191,197 miles
    Test number
    372796176130
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass190,407 miles (+671)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    190,407 miles
    Test number
    855423532922
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass189,736 miles (+1,995)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    189,736 miles
    Test number
    824887078242
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass187,741 miles (+779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    187,741 miles
    Test number
    712777060809
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass186,962 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    186,962 miles
    Test number
    488841078002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass185,886 miles (+2,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    185,886 miles
    Test number
    351581208579
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  11. Pass183,605 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    183,605 miles
    Test number
    169086331083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail183,601 miles (+4,234)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,601 miles
    Test number
    352383594831
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass179,367 miles (+5,632)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    179,367 miles
    Test number
    325387665164
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion on offside sill.
    • NoteOil leak from gearbox

  14. Pass173,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    173,735 miles
    Test number
    267251044403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail173,735 miles (+10,426)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,735 miles
    Test number
    639491344142
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass163,309 miles (+19)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    163,309 miles
    Test number
    979905162134
    • NoteExhaust clamp rusty
    • NoteFront inner brake pads nearing wear warning wire
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp smashed
    • NotePlay in nearside front wheel bearing

  17. Fail163,290 miles (+8,172)2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,290 miles
    Test number
    719574742172
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • Note(STRONG ADVISORY) nearside rear outer cv gaiter damaged
    • Note(STRONG ADVISORY) play in offside front track rod end
    • NoteExhaust clamp rusty
    • NoteFront inner brake pads nearing wear warning wires, discs worn
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp cracked
    • NoteRust on chassis offside rear

  18. Pass155,118 miles (+3,880)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    155,118 miles
    Test number
    648768331147
    • NoteN/s/r outer driveshaft gaitor perished and insecurely mounted
    • NoteOil leak around auto box/transfer box
    • NotePlay in adjustable steering column
    • NoteSlight movement on front suspension compliance bushes

  19. Pass151,238 miles (+11,357)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    151,238 miles
    Test number
    434429510468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass139,881 miles (+1,968)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    139,881 miles
    Test number
    630383939152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass137,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    137,913 miles
    Test number
    272637538418
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Fail137,913 miles (+4,203)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,913 miles
    Test number
    230587338418
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass133,710 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    133,710 miles
    Test number
    471043716362
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about J8 CEC

Does J8 CEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 CEC is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 CEC?
The MOT on J8 CEC is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 CEC done?
J8 CEC was recorded at 191,778 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2025, an average of 3,037 miles a year.
Has J8 CEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 CEC has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on J8 CEC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J8 CEC find?
J8 CEC passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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