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MLK 869L

1972 Ford Granada

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

28,277 mi
Last recorded28,277 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Ford Granada47,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLK 869L
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 28,277 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 27,606 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 27,252 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 27,004 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 25,823 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 25,449 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 24,790 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 24,790 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 23,437 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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MLK 869L is a 1972 Ford Granada in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MLK 869L, 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 MLK 869L registered?

MLK 869L is a 1972 Ford Granada, first registered on 19 October 1972.

Is MLK 869L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MLK 869L shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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