1993 Ford Granada 2.9L Petrol · K42 OPX
1993 Ford Granada (2.9L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 1993. Recorded mileage 158,692 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD GRANADA
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K42 OPX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/07/2023
- 158,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 19 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K42 OPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Ford Granada (K42 OPX) between December 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 0 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 July 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on exhaust (5.2.3 (f))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
K42 OPX Mileage History
- 09/12/2022158,691 mi
- 18/07/2023158,692 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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