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Ford Granada

Blue · Petrol · 1993 · 1,998 cc

L57 VGHMOT history

L57 VGH is a blue petrol Ford Granada first used on 25 Nov 1993. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 137,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2026
Mileage
137,462 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,546 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L57 VGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Granada
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
25 Nov 1993
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L57 VGH was last recorded at 137,462 miles on 22 Jan 2025, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,367 miles · 28 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
1,546 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,462 miles
  • 2019 – 137,367 miles
  • 2018 – 136,464 miles
  • 2017 – 135,598 miles
  • 2016 – 134,194 miles
  • 2015 – 132,559 miles
  • 2014 – 130,550 miles
  • 2013 – 128,469 miles
  • 2012 – 126,745 miles
  • 2011 – 123,894 miles
  • 2010 – 121,188 miles
  • 2009 – 119,123 miles
  • 2008 – 116,817 miles
  • 2007 – 112,785 miles
  • 2006 – 108,642 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,462 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,462 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    137,462 miles
    Test number
    483409446934
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail137,462 miles (+95)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,462 miles
    Test number
    569634634190
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective BOTH (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,367 miles (+903)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    137,367 miles
    Test number
    671111014886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,464 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    136,464 miles
    Test number
    668529269016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass135,598 miles (+1,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    135,598 miles
    Test number
    670737507923
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  6. Pass134,194 miles (+1,635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    134,194 miles
    Test number
    849973626730
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside sill

  7. Pass132,559 miles (+196)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    132,559 miles
    Test number
    369233655190
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre low outer edge
    • NoteOffside sill corroded

  8. Fail132,363 miles (+1,813)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,363 miles
    Test number
    456394135170
    • FailureNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre low outer edge
    • NoteOffside sill corroded

  9. Pass130,550 miles (+2,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    130,550 miles
    Test number
    547437544193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  10. Pass128,469 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    128,469 miles
    Test number
    186771843119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,745 miles (+2,851)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    126,745 miles
    Test number
    948920552127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,894 miles (+2,706)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    123,894 miles
    Test number
    397091751134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass121,188 miles (+2,065)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    121,188 miles
    Test number
    274814250409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note2 wheel nuts on n/s/f wheel different to all others

  14. Pass119,123 miles (+2,306)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    119,123 miles
    Test number
    884318949152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,817 miles (+4,032)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    116,817 miles
    Test number
    164670758114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass112,785 miles (+4,143)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    112,785 miles
    Test number
    911865757188
    • NoteFront brake flexi hoses starting to perish. † outer sills becoming corroded

  17. Pass108,642 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    108,642 miles
    Test number
    293121656166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBottom steering column bush worn
    • NoteN/s sill corroded slightly

  18. Fail108,642 miles3 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,642 miles
    Test number
    701751456101
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBottom steering column bush worn
    • NoteN/s sill corroded slightly

Questions about L57 VGH

Does L57 VGH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L57 VGH expired on 21 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L57 VGH?
The MOT on L57 VGH expired on 21 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L57 VGH done?
L57 VGH was recorded at 137,462 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2025, an average of 1,546 miles a year.
Has L57 VGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L57 VGH has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L57 VGH 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 L57 VGH find?
L57 VGH passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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