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GSU 617L

1972 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,343 mi
Last recorded47,343 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1972 Ford Granada47,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSU 617L
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 47,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 6 Oct 2025 47,343 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 19 Nov 2021 47,329 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in o/s/f inner steering knuckle

Pass 3 Aug 2020 47,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

play in o/s/f inner steering knuckle ball joint

Pass 12 Sep 2019 47,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 47,246 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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GSU 617L is a 1972 Ford Granada in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1972 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 47,343 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 GSU 617L, 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 54 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 GSU 617L registered?

GSU 617L is a 1972 Ford Granada, first registered on 11 December 1972.

Is GSU 617L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSU 617L shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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