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PLF 10L

1973 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,711 mi
Last recorded49,711 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1973 Ford Granada52,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLF 10L
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 49,711 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 48,644 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 47,997 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 47,826 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 46,879 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 46,879 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 46,626 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2012 46,626 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 46,045 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 45,484 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 45,194 miles

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/f o/s/r Slight cracking around dia between treads ) but does not expose ply or cords

Pass 6 Nov 2007 44,012 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 42,863 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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PLF 10L is a 1973 Ford Granada in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 PLF 10L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PLF 10L?

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What year was PLF 10L registered?

PLF 10L is a 1973 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is PLF 10L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLF 10L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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