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G414 DHJ

1990 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,463 mi
Last recorded45,463 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Ford Granada109,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG414 DHJ
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 45,463 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 45,128 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 44,387 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 44,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2018 44,123 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2018 44,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2017 43,838 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 43,535 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2015 43,184 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2014 42,159 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 41,887 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 40,375 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 36,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 36,592 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,622 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 33,215 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2007 31,498 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 28,987 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2006 28,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G414 DHJ is a 1990 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 109,235 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 G414 DHJ, 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 36 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G414 DHJ registered?

G414 DHJ is a 1990 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 May 1990.

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