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1994 Ford Granada 2.0L Petrol · M228 LOJ

M228 LOJ

1994 Ford Granada (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25/10/1994. Recorded mileage 179,377 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD GRANADA
Year / Origin
1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 22/12/2023
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
179,377 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 22/12/2023
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1994
Engine
1998cc

M228 LOJ Key Findings

  • 22 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/12/2022
  • 179,377 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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M228 LOJ Mileage History

  1. 19/09/2006109,305 mi
  2. 06/09/2007114,587 mi+5,282 mi
  3. 22/09/2008120,150 mi+5,563 mi
  4. 25/09/2009125,544 mi+5,394 mi
  5. 09/09/2010130,393 mi+4,849 mi
  6. 15/06/2012137,554 mi+7,161 mi
  7. 03/06/2013143,210 mi+5,656 mi
  8. 03/06/2013143,210 mi
  9. 04/06/2014148,796 mi+5,586 mi
  10. 29/05/2015149,943 mi+1,147 mi
  11. 25/05/2016149,943 mi
  12. 01/11/2017155,231 mi+5,288 mi
  13. 15/11/2017155,232 mi+1 mi
  14. 31/10/2018160,047 mi+4,815 mi
  15. 14/11/2018160,171 mi+124 mi
  16. 07/11/2019165,990 mi+5,819 mi
  17. 11/11/2019166,056 mi+66 mi
  18. 14/10/2020170,631 mi+4,575 mi
  19. 23/12/2020170,672 mi+41 mi
  20. 30/11/2021175,265 mi+4,593 mi
  21. 22/12/2022179,371 mi+4,106 mi
  22. 23/12/2022179,377 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 4,309 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

M228 LOJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 07:47
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Ford Granada (M228 LOJ) between September 2006 and December 2022.

The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 23 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Lighting (27 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Bodywork (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 71 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: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Emissions not tested engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))”.

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