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Ford Granada

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,935 cc

L47 GDBMOT history

L47 GDB is a blue petrol Ford Granada first used on 12 May 1994. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 123,553 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2026
Mileage
123,553 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2025
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L47 GDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Granada
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,935 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
12 May 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L47 GDB was last recorded at 123,553 miles on 17 Jun 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,553 miles · 4 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,553 miles
  • 2023 – 123,407 miles
  • 2022 – 123,396 miles
  • 2011 – 122,685 miles
  • 2010 – 119,820 miles
  • 2009 – 119,361 miles
  • 2008 – 115,408 miles
  • 2007 – 106,690 miles
  • 2006 – 99,906 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,553 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated Front to rear fuel lines corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in floor skin, toward NSF, Between Both N/S chassis rails and above fuel and brake lines (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

13 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,553 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    123,553 miles
    Test number
    395573352240
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated Front to rear fuel lines corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in floor skin, toward NSF, Between Both N/S chassis rails and above fuel and brake lines (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail123,553 miles (+146)12 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,553 miles
    Test number
    282266632225
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt completely torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split and leaking (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dipped beam inop (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter insecure only supported by fuel lines
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated Front to rear fuel lines corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole in floor skin, toward NSF, Between Both N/S chassis rails and above fuel and brake lines (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass123,407 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    123,407 miles
    Test number
    718891923356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail123,396 miles (+711)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,396 miles
    Test number
    195413121836
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis within 30cm of suspension support (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear inner sill within 30cm of suspension support (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired rear inner sill within 30cm of suspension support (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass122,685 miles (+3)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    122,685 miles
    Test number
    178998991225
    • NoteCorrosion o/s floor.
    • NoteSlight play o/s and n/s/f wheel bearings.
    • NoteSurface corrosion to front and rear brake discs.
    • NoteWater pipe adjacent to steering coupling worn, recommend replacement.

  6. Fail122,682 miles (+2,862)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,682 miles
    Test number
    375087981475
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteCorrosion o/s floor.
    • NoteSlight play o/s and n/s/f wheel bearings.
    • NoteSurface corrosion to front and rear brake discs.
    • NoteWater pipe adjacent to steering coupling worn, recommend replacement.

  7. Pass119,820 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    119,820 miles
    Test number
    231108340109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail119,815 miles (+454)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,815 miles
    Test number
    510555040173
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass119,361 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    119,361 miles
    Test number
    204773979198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

  10. Fail119,361 miles (+3,953)2 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,361 miles
    Test number
    334813879138
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

  11. Pass115,408 miles (+8,718)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    115,408 miles
    Test number
    740335358165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,690 miles (+6,784)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    106,690 miles
    Test number
    421797767109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass99,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    99,906 miles
    Test number
    394368106277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L47 GDB

Does L47 GDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L47 GDB expired on 16 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L47 GDB?
The MOT on L47 GDB expired on 16 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L47 GDB done?
L47 GDB was recorded at 123,553 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2025, an average of 1,252 miles a year.
Has L47 GDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L47 GDB has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L47 GDB 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 L47 GDB find?
L47 GDB passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2025 with 5 advisories: fuel hose deteriorated front to rear fuel lines corroded; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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