MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,918 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rear diff oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rear diff oil leak
Coolant leak ()
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
diff oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant leak ()
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear brake imbalance 44%
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
both rear tyres cracking
filler neck drilled
Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/f tyre inner side wall perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SMH 411M is a 1974 Ford Granada in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
Across all 1974 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 59,995 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 SMH 411M, 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 52 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SMH 411M registered?
SMH 411M is a 1974 Ford Granada, first registered on 16 May 1974.
Is SMH 411M safe to buy?
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