1973 Ford Gran Torino 4.4L Petrol · RPE 36L

The vehicle presents a highly stable roadworthiness profile based on the available MOT history. The most recent test conducted on 15 December 2025 at 12,257 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a trend of clean passes over several years, indicating that the vehicle is currently maintained to a high standard and meets all statutory safety requirements without recurring mechanical failures or structural weaknesses. The mileage data reveals a significant shift in usage patterns. Between July 2021 and November 2022, the vehicle covered approximately 3,900 miles, climbing from 107,282 to 111,183. However, since the November 2022 test, the usage has dropped drastically, recording only another 674 miles over the following three years to reach the current figure. This average of 231 miles per year is exceptionally low for a 53-year-old vehicle and suggests it is likely kept in dry storage or used only for occasional occasions rather than as daily transport. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer must account for the risks associated with low-mileage long-term storage. Low mileage often masks the degradation of rubber components that age regardless of distance travelled. A physical inspection should focus heavily on perished suspension bushes, cracked coolant hoses, and aged brake lines which may become brittle. Because the car has moved so little recently, the buyer should also check for seized calipers and surface corrosion on the discs, which frequently occur when vehicles sit stationary for extended periods.