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L461 FDW

1994 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,960 mi
Last recorded113,960 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1994 Ford Granada115,009 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL461 FDW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 113,960 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracked, front tyres cracked and wearing uneven.

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Sills corroding.

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 113,927 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake discs worn.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear tyre cracked, front tyres cracked and wearing uneven.

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Sills corroding.

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 112,701 miles

Sills rusting

Fail 12 Jul 2010 112,044 miles

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Sills rusting

Pass 27 Jul 2009 111,283 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 111,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 109,460 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 107,494 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 107,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

offside rear tyre weathering on outer wall

Pass 14 Jul 2006 105,978 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 103,608 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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L461 FDW is a 1994 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L461 FDW, 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 L461 FDW registered?

L461 FDW is a 1994 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L461 FDW safe to buy?

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