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PDU 470W

1980 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 6304cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,352 mi
Last recorded68,352 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1980 Ford Granada61,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPDU 470W
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,304cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 68,352 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 68,328 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 68,300 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2023 68,136 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2022 67,620 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2021 67,568 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 65,917 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 64,613 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 62,316 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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PDU 470W is a 1980 Ford Granada in Green with a 6,304cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1980 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 61,482 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 PDU 470W, 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 46 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PDU 470W registered?

PDU 470W is a 1980 Ford Granada, first registered on 23 October 1980.

Is PDU 470W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PDU 470W shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PDU 470W have outstanding finance?

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