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L294 UYJ

1994 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

203,001 mi
Last recorded203,001 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Ford Granada115,009 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL294 UYJ
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 May 2012 203,001 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2011 192,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

rear brake discs

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 12 May 2011 192,756 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

rear brake discs

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2009 190,873 miles

hand brake has little reserve travel

o/s/r mud flap lose

unable to inspect brake and fuel lines [undersealed]

Pass 3 Nov 2008 187,486 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 184,626 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 184,626 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 180,665 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 180,584 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front numberplate slightly discoulerd

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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L294 UYJ is a 1994 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 115,009 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 L294 UYJ, 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 32 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L294 UYJ is a 1994 Ford Granada, first registered on 19 May 1994.

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