MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
33,600 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front suspension components are corroded
Oil leak from engine
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front suspension components are corroded
Oil leak from engine
Front fog lights coming on with side lights
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Sill covers fitted time off test
n/s wiper blade slight split
Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front fog lights coming on with side lights
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Sill covers fitted time off test
n/s wiper blade slight split
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XGC 495M is a 1974 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 XGC 495M, 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 XGC 495M registered?
XGC 495M is a 1974 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 May 1974.
Is XGC 495M safe to buy?
The MOT history for XGC 495M shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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