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SMH 411M

1974 Ford Granada

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

28,918 mi
Last recorded28,918 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1974 Ford Granada59,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMH 411M
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 28,918 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 28,912 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 27,444 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

diff oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2016 27,444 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 26,580 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 26,578 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 26,192 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 26,172 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 24,916 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 24,914 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 23,582 miles

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%

Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,857 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 21,853 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 21,386 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 21,356 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 20,427 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 20,427 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 19,851 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 19,829 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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