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GCD 168N

1974 Ford Granada

Orange Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,450 mi
Last recorded86,450 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1974 Ford Granada59,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCD 168N
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1974
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 86,450 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 85,912 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 84,616 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 84,173 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 84,150 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 83,246 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 83,243 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 82,954 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 82,685 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 82,635 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 82,047 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 82,047 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2013 81,724 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 80,989 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 18 Jun 2011 79,839 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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GCD 168N is a 1974 Ford Granada in Orange with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GCD 168N, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GCD 168N registered?

GCD 168N is a 1974 Ford Granada, first registered on 8 October 1974.

Is GCD 168N safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCD 168N shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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