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B410 BYA

1985 Ford Granada

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

30,972 mi
Last recorded30,972 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB410 BYA
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 30,972 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 29,973 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 27,132 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 24,206 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 21,285 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 16,718 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 15,582 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 10,727 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 7,801 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 3,852 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 1,941 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 1,941 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 199 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 104 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,611 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 99,611 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 97,957 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 95,677 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 91,989 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 89,196 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 83,712 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 83,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 83,402 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 83,402 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B410 BYA is a 1985 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 B410 BYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B410 BYA registered?

B410 BYA is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 9 April 1985.

Is B410 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B410 BYA shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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