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L393 BFH

1994 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,940 mi
Last recorded178,940 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Ford Granada115,009 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL393 BFH
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 178,940 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 176,502 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion mid-sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general surface corrosion around car and on underside

Fail 28 Apr 2018 176,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Body has slight corrosion mid-sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general surface corrosion around car and on underside

Pass 1 May 2017 175,081 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion in sills and arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 May 2017 175,081 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion in sills and arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 174,025 miles

Corrosion beginning in rear wheelarches and inner sill nearside

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 172,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2014 172,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 171,217 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 168,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheels stiff to turn

front tyres just miss inner wheel arch linners

offside rear chassis starting to rust

rear discs thin both sides

Fail 28 Mar 2012 168,858 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear wheels stiff to turn

front tyres just miss inner wheel arch linners

offside rear chassis starting to rust

rear discs thin both sides

Pass 2 Apr 2011 165,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sides sills rusty,both sides rear chassis / inner pannel rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2011 165,623 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sides sills rusty,both sides rear chassis / inner pannel rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2010 162,953 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both side front tca bushes starting to split

both side rear outer cv gaiters perished

both side sills corroded

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake pads look low

nearside rear lights interacting slightly

nearside rear sidelamp dim

several exhaust rubbers starting to split

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 28 Mar 2009 160,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both sides outter sills rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2008 158,547 miles

offside front headlamp wiper missing

Fail 18 Mar 2008 158,410 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside front headlamp wiper missing

Pass 23 Mar 2007 155,966 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 152,409 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L393 BFH is a 1994 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 L393 BFH, 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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L393 BFH is a 1994 Ford Granada, first registered on 29 April 1994.

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