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PFH 111L

1973 Ford Granada

Bronze Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,329 mi
Last recorded68,329 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 1973 Ford Granada52,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFH 111L
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1973
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 68,329 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced valance underneath radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 68,257 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 68,188 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 67,913 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 67,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front prop shaft rubber joint split

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 12 Jul 2017 67,777 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front prop shaft rubber joint split

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 17 May 2016 67,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake dragging

Pass 16 May 2015 67,601 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 67,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 May 2014 67,431 miles

offside front brake binding slightly

rear lamps faded

Pass 11 May 2013 67,170 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front brakes binding slightly

slight coolant leak from radiator

Pass 22 May 2012 67,024 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 67,021 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 66,976 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Propshaft component defective

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 66,434 miles

Has had repair to n/s/f floor

O/s/r wheel arch rusty

Fail 1 Jul 2009 66,420 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Has had repair to n/s/f floor

O/s/r wheel arch rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2008 65,839 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 65,830 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corr front valance ,o/s/f floor

oil leak engine area

prop shaft shaft coupling wearing

Pass 6 Jul 2007 65,073 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

corrosion to outer sills, front floors and rear underside sills

n/s/r light lense faded

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge- close to limits

rear exhaust box blowing

wear in steering rack

Pass 7 Jul 2006 64,166 miles

rear silecer corr and illed

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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PFH 111L is a 1973 Ford Granada in Bronze with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1973 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 52,777 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 PFH 111L, 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 53 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PFH 111L is a 1973 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 January 1973.

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