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J962 MLF

1992 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

41,293 mi
Last recorded41,293 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Ford Granada117,315 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ962 MLF
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 41,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension components undersealed but still signs of corrosion

underbody has a thick layer of underseal but traces of fiber glass on the sills

Pass 10 Jun 2014 41,139 miles

Heavily undersealed underside of vehicle

Oil leak

Rear x member corroded(not prescribed area)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 41,139 miles

Heavily undersealed underside of vehicle

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

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear x member corroded(not prescribed area)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 41,118 miles

Oil leak

all underside of vehicle is heavily undersealed

rear cross member corroded but no with in a prescribed area

Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,859 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 40,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 39,755 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake discs pitted

Fail 22 Mar 2011 39,755 miles

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

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

brake discs pitted

Pass 13 May 2008 39,180 miles

damp in n/s/f headlight

slight movement in steering column

Fail 6 May 2008 39,180 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

damp in n/s/f headlight

slight movement in steering column

Pass 9 May 2007 38,186 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 38,180 miles

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 10 May 2006 37,260 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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J962 MLF is a 1992 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1992 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 117,315 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 J962 MLF, 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 34 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J962 MLF registered?

J962 MLF is a 1992 Ford Granada, first registered on 19 May 1992.

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