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AVS 501N

1974 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,661 mi
Last recorded55,661 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1974 Ford Granada59,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVS 501N
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 55,661 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 73,362 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 73,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight wear to steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2006 63,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front metal brake pipes (on caliper) starting to corrode.

extensive corrosion and welding repair on underside of vehicle.

extensive outer wall damage to nearside front tyre - no cords visible.

minimal reserve travel on service brake pedal.

Fail 6 Sep 2006 63,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both front flexi hose to caliper metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

damage to outer wall of nearside front wheel and tyre - no cords visible on tyre.

Pass 16 Sep 2005 58,490 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 58,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

both front and offside rear tyres worn low

floors and chassis corroded and repaired

front brake pipes on calipers corroded

fuel tank corroded

nearside front sub-frame mount corroded

nearside rear chassis corroded

offside front and rear coil springs corroded

offside headlamp slightly loose

offside rear brake pipe corroded

ofside wiper end is split

slight foot brake travel, pedal feels spongey

slight play in steering rack

suspension arms corroded

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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AVS 501N is a 1974 Ford Granada in Green with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1974 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 59,995 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 AVS 501N, 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 52 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AVS 501N registered?

AVS 501N is a 1974 Ford Granada, first registered on 4 November 1974.

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