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Ford Granada

Blue · Petrol · 1994 · 2,935 cc

M396 GPDMOT history

M396 GPD is a blue petrol Ford Granada first used on 1 Oct 1994. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2022 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 76,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2022
Mileage
76,244 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2023
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M396 GPD
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
1 Oct 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

M396 GPD was last recorded at 76,244 miles on 20 Mar 2023, 232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,012 miles · 8 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
232 miles
Average per year
838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 76,244 miles
  • 2021 – 76,012 miles
  • 2019 – 75,883 miles
  • 2018 – 75,006 miles
  • 2017 – 73,254 miles
  • 2016 – 72,501 miles
  • 2014 – 71,331 miles
  • 2013 – 70,268 miles
  • 2012 – 67,433 miles
  • 2011 – 66,311 miles
  • 2010 – 65,209 miles
  • 2008 – 64,943 miles
  • 2006 – 62,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail76,244 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (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))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail76,244 miles (+232)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,244 miles
    Test number
    490525039391
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (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))

  2. Pass76,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,012 miles
    Test number
    977537442684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail76,012 miles (+129)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,012 miles
    Test number
    494009514185
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  4. Pass75,883 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,883 miles
    Test number
    751729973152
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail75,844 miles (+838)10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,844 miles
    Test number
    341411277989
    • MajorBody panel corroded and likely to cause injury boot lid (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle corrosion

  6. Pass75,006 miles (+1,752)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    75,006 miles
    Test number
    932190952769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.A.1)

  7. Pass73,254 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,254 miles
    Test number
    941581535931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail73,252 miles (+751)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,252 miles
    Test number
    706648277294
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass72,501 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    72,501 miles
    Test number
    344393612821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail72,500 miles (+1,169)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,500 miles
    Test number
    348770418538
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  11. Pass71,331 miles (+1,063)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,331 miles
    Test number
    418522524447
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass70,268 miles (+2,835)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,268 miles
    Test number
    476759713359
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass67,433 miles (+1,122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,433 miles
    Test number
    786266872242
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass66,311 miles (+1,102)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,311 miles
    Test number
    925342171231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    65,209 miles
    Test number
    184782770291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,209 miles (+266)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,209 miles
    Test number
    724485560245
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass64,943 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    64,943 miles
    Test number
    673698268236
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Fail64,943 miles (+2,460)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,943 miles
    Test number
    454717968283
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  19. Pass62,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    62,483 miles
    Test number
    472123796258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M396 GPD

Does M396 GPD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M396 GPD expired on 7 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M396 GPD?
The MOT on M396 GPD expired on 7 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M396 GPD done?
M396 GPD was recorded at 76,244 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2023, an average of 838 miles a year.
Has M396 GPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M396 GPD has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on M396 GPD 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 M396 GPD find?
M396 GPD failed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2023 with 5 major defects and 2 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting, and 4 more.

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