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SFB 642M

1973 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,307 mi
Last recorded43,307 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1973 Ford Granada52,777 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFB 642M
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Aug 2019 43,307 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 43,250 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 43,225 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 43,137 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 43,137 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 43,111 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 43,098 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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SFB 642M is a 1973 Ford Granada in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SFB 642M, 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 SFB 642M?

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What year was SFB 642M registered?

SFB 642M is a 1973 Ford Granada, first registered on 20 November 1973.

Is SFB 642M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFB 642M shows 8 tests 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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