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M162 FTN

1995 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2935cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,155 mi
Last recorded128,155 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 1995 Ford Granada107,623 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM162 FTN
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,935cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 128,155 miles

Underbody corrosion.

Fail 15 Mar 2023 128,128 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

body has corrosion.

Pass 9 Apr 2019 127,708 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 127,660 miles

Emissions not tested due to overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 126,937 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2017 125,976 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower arm ties. (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 124,772 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill and sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 124,772 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill and sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 122,560 miles

fuel pipe surface corrosion

oil leak

slight body corrosion

slight play detected at steering wheel

transmision leak

Pass 19 Mar 2014 199,759 miles

front brake disk slight scoring

fuel pipe surface corrosion

oil leak

rear brake ferrels surface corrosion

slight body corrosion

transmision leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 116,959 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 116,959 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2012 114,277 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 111,501 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 111,496 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 108,502 miles

Both outer sills rusty in places.

Light cracking both front brake flexi hoses.

Pass 21 Mar 2009 106,701 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 106,701 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 104,290 miles

Fuel cap needs attention.

Light corrosion ns outer sill.

Rear number plate cracked.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 101,456 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 101,456 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres treads low.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 99,160 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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M162 FTN is a 1995 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,935cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1995 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 107,623 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 M162 FTN, 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 31 years old, this Ford Granada is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M162 FTN is a 1995 Ford Granada, first registered on 4 January 1995.

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