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HMP 263N

1975 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,215 mi
Last recorded66,215 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 1975 Ford Granada54,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMP 263N
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1975
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 66,215 miles

o/s/f chassis leg getting corroded

slight blow on rear exhaust

slight play in o/s/f steering rack inner ball joint

steering rack damp around pinion area

Pass 1 Jun 2018 66,106 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 66,106 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 64,682 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 64,288 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 63,941 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 63,932 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 63,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 63,818 miles

slight corrosion to front chassis

Pass 12 May 2011 63,408 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 63,104 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 62,894 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 62,894 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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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HMP 263N is a 1975 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1975 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 54,696 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 HMP 263N, 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 51 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HMP 263N registered?

HMP 263N is a 1975 Ford Granada, first registered on 27 April 1975.

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