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B42 SDF

1985 Ford Granada

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,985 mi
Last recorded73,985 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB42 SDF
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 73,985 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 71,389 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 70,641 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 70,256 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 70,109 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 68,308 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 68,276 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 68,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers are starting to smear

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 68,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers are starting to smear

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 68,163 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres are wearing on shoulders

Offside rear tyre is cracking on shoulders

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 68,163 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres are wearing on shoulders

Offside rear tyre is cracking on shoulders

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 68,072 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres are wearing on the outer shoulders

Offside rear tyre is cracking on outer shoulder

Fail 13 Sep 2013 68,072 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres are wearing on the outer shoulders

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear tyre is cracking on outer shoulder

Pass 21 Sep 2012 67,965 miles

Offside rear and nearside rear tyre are worn on the outer shoulders

Pass 22 Sep 2011 67,853 miles

offside rear bumper end insecure

Fail 22 Sep 2011 67,853 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear bumper end insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2010 67,725 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 67,725 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 67,594 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 67,424 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 67,424 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 67,292 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 66,892 miles

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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B42 SDF is a 1985 Ford Granada in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B42 SDF, 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 B42 SDF registered?

B42 SDF is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 25 July 1985.

Is B42 SDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B42 SDF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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