MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,390 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
all brake discs worn and corroded
front bumper and fog lamps damaged
oil leaks
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
nearside front brake hose ferrule corroded
offside front tyre pressure low
some play in steering column
condition of front discs borderline
condition of rear discs borderline
corrosion all under vehicle
corrosion to all flexi ferrulles
near side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear brake hose ferrules corroded
offside rear & nearside front sensors damaged
oil leak on engine
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L397 JFR is a 1994 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 L397 JFR, 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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What year was L397 JFR registered?
L397 JFR is a 1994 Ford Granada, first registered on 21 April 1994.
Is L397 JFR safe to buy?
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