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XGC 495M

1974 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,600 mi
Last recorded33,600 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 1974 Ford Granada59,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGC 495M
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1974
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 33,600 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 32,550 miles

Front suspension components are corroded

Oil leak from engine

Fail 28 Dec 2018 32,550 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 32,069 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 31,301 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,080 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 29,200 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 28,271 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 28,270 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 28,270 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 28,071 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,060 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 28,008 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 27,843 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 27,765 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 27,644 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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