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Ford Granada

Gold · Petrol · 1984 · 2,792 cc

DFF 409MOT history

DFF 409 is a gold petrol Ford Granada first used on 30 Dec 1984. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 76,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2025
Mileage
76,703 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2024
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
DFF 409
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Granada
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
1984
First used
30 Dec 1984
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

DFF 409 was last recorded at 76,703 miles on 26 Mar 2024, 461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,242 miles · 24 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
461 miles
Average per year
569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 76,703 miles
  • 2023 – 76,242 miles
  • 2022 – 75,994 miles
  • 2021 – 75,115 miles
  • 2020 – 74,846 miles
  • 2019 – 74,232 miles
  • 2018 – 73,250 miles
  • 2017 – 72,325 miles
  • 2016 – 71,668 miles
  • 2015 – 71,332 miles
  • 2014 – 70,502 miles
  • 2013 – 69,653 miles
  • 2012 – 69,465 miles
  • 2011 – 69,224 miles
  • 2010 – 68,790 miles
  • 2009 – 68,382 miles
  • 2008 – 67,929 miles
  • 2007 – 67,155 miles
  • 2006 – 66,445 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,703 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play prop shaft support bearing slightly worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • All tyres are getting old and slightly perished

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,703 miles (+461)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,703 miles
    Test number
    839372660044
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play prop shaft support bearing slightly worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass76,242 miles (+248)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    76,242 miles
    Test number
    572243576139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are getting old and slightly perished
  3. Pass75,994 miles (+879)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    75,994 miles
    Test number
    908483659556
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are getting old and slightly perished
  4. Pass75,115 miles (+269)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,115 miles
    Test number
    700628638299
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are getting old and slightly perished
  5. Pass74,846 miles (+614)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    74,846 miles
    Test number
    626346250103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,232 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,232 miles
    Test number
    134211592284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail74,230 miles (+980)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,230 miles
    Test number
    682577407408
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass73,250 miles (+925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,250 miles
    Test number
    509610827895
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in fuel tank straps
  9. Pass72,325 miles (+657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    72,325 miles
    Test number
    529201531091
    • AdvisoryVery slight corrosion in fuel tank straps
  10. Pass71,668 miles (+336)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    71,668 miles
    Test number
    749202962414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake binding
    • AdvisoryOil leak from rear diff
  11. Pass71,332 miles (+830)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,332 miles
    Test number
    478142775087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOffside front and nearside rear brakes are binding slightly
    • NoteRear diff has an oil leak
  12. Pass70,502 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,502 miles
    Test number
    546213674039
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Fail70,500 miles (+847)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,500 miles
    Test number
    686963174037
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteOil leak
  14. Pass69,653 miles (+188)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    69,653 miles
    Test number
    179794773482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
  15. Pass69,465 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    69,465 miles
    Test number
    566816172004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,224 miles (+434)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,224 miles
    Test number
    586557271095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,790 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,790 miles
    Test number
    462688070074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,382 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,382 miles
    Test number
    144009879024
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  19. Pass68,382 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    68,382 miles
    Test number
    704859279081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,929 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    67,929 miles
    Test number
    194918578433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,155 miles (+710)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    67,155 miles
    Test number
    920971377087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    66,445 miles
    Test number
    571676176026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about DFF 409

What vehicle is registration DFF 409 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show DFF 409 on a gold petrol Ford Granada first used on 30 Dec 1984. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does DFF 409 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on DFF 409 expired on 25 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on DFF 409?
The MOT on DFF 409 expired on 25 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has DFF 409 done?
DFF 409 was recorded at 76,703 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2024, an average of 569 miles a year.
Has DFF 409 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. DFF 409 has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on DFF 409 ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on DFF 409 find?
DFF 409 passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: central prop shaft bearing has slight play prop shaft support bearing slightly worn; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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