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CDE 233M

1973 Ford Granada

Yellow Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,978 mi
Last recorded26,978 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1973 Ford Granada52,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDE 233M
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2018 26,978 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 26,759 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 25,951 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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CDE 233M is a 1973 Ford Granada in Yellow with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1973 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,777 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 CDE 233M, 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 53 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CDE 233M?

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What year was CDE 233M registered?

CDE 233M is a 1973 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is CDE 233M safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDE 233M shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CDE 233M have outstanding finance?

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