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GTL 216K

1972 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,485 mi
Last recorded52,485 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1972 Ford Granada47,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGTL 216K
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 52,485 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under Seal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underneath Under Sealed

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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GTL 216K is a 1972 Ford Granada in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 GTL 216K, 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 GTL 216K registered?

GTL 216K is a 1972 Ford Granada, first registered on 23 June 1972.

Is GTL 216K safe to buy?

The MOT history for GTL 216K shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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