Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1993 Ford Granada Glx I?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1993 Ford Granada Glx I?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1993 Ford Granada Glx I?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1993 Ford Granada Glx I?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford Granada Glx I (1993)

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1993 Ford Granada Glx I

CarHunch has 753 1993 Ford Granada Glx I vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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The 1993 Ford Granada Glx I doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Ford vehicles below.

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Got a specific Ford Granada Glx I you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

This 1993 Ford Granada GLX I is simply too old for the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database—the 753 examples in our dataset have no recorded test statistics because they either predate comprehensive MOT record-keeping or have been deregistered. The carhunch score of 50 reflects deep uncertainty: without actual failure and advisory data, there's no reliable basis to judge how this nearly 30-year-old saloon performs on the road today.

What matters instead is that any 1993 Granada you find will be a classic or hobby vehicle, not everyday transport. Before buying, have an independent pre-purchase inspection by a Ford specialist who knows these older models—MOT data won't help you here, but a mechanic's assessment of rust, fuel system integrity, and brake condition will tell you everything you need to know.

MOT statistics not available

We have 753 1993 Ford Granada Glx I vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT

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Before you buy a 1993 Ford Granada Glx I

Based on MOT data from 753 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 2,673 Ford Granada Glx I vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 24.3%

650

Grey 17.5%

469

Red 16.9%

452

Silver 13.1%

350

White 13.1%

349

Green 9.2%

246

Black 4.4%

117

Beige 0.9%

Gold 0.6%

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