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YYC 944N

1974 Ford Granada

Purple Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,995 mi
Last recorded59,995 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 Ford Granada59,995 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYC 944N
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 59,995 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 59,995 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear position lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 4 Aug 2023 59,995 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 59,995 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 59,995 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 59,995 miles

Fuel pipe insecure At rear to fuel tank (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure Wheel arch (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Starter cable not secure (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column cover is missing

Pass 26 Feb 2020 59,995 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 59,995 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 59,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 59,995 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 59,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 59,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

prop shaft rubber joint splitting

Pass 19 Jul 2013 59,995 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 59,995 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 59,995 miles

advisory as per test 880671107273

Fail 20 Jul 2007 59,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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YYC 944N is a 1974 Ford Granada in Purple with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YYC 944N, 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 YYC 944N registered?

YYC 944N is a 1974 Ford Granada, first registered on 19 September 1974.

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The MOT history for YYC 944N shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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