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B265 REA

1985 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,866 mi
Last recorded88,866 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB265 REA
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 88,866 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 88,860 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 88,857 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 88,840 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 88,835 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 88,833 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 88,754 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 88,736 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 88,733 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 88,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 88,404 miles

Propshaft universal joint worn front doughnut cracking ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 88,204 miles

propshaft doughnut cracking slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2014 87,693 miles

prop rubber cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2013 87,042 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 85,694 miles

Front number plate cracked

Middle and rear sections of exhaust corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 85,038 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Jul 2010 84,678 miles

ADVISE CORROSION ON REAR VALANCE

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise plAY IN OFFSIDE OUTER RACK JOINTS

Pass 24 Jun 2009 84,645 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes split

play in front rack

Fail 19 Jun 2009 84,644 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

both front anti roll bar bushes split

play in front rack

Pass 21 Jun 2008 84,590 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 84,021 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 83,984 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 83,498 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 83,473 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

1.Rear lower valance corroding †2.Brake pads not checked †3.n/s steering rack gaitor cracking †4.Metal brake pipes corroding †5.o/s/f chassis rail starting to corrode

6.o/s/r brake grabbing slightly †7.Fuel tank corroding †8.o/s/f tie rod mounting bushes splitting

How Reliable is the Ford Granada?

Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,975
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
26,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,564
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 7,983
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,014
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,995
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B265 REA is a 1985 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 58,205 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Granada fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B265 REA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Granada typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 41 years old, this Ford Granada is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B265 REA registered?

B265 REA is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 8 May 1985.

Is B265 REA safe to buy?

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