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B437 YHM

1985 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,709 mi
Last recorded96,709 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB437 YHM
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 96,709 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 96,709 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 96,463 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 96,345 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 96,319 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 96,289 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 96,194 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 96,020 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 95,608 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front wheel bearings has slight play

oil leak

play on both front inner tie rods

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

x2 front anti roll bar rubber bushes deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2016 95,608 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front wheel bearings has slight play

oil leak

play on both front inner tie rods

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

x2 front anti roll bar rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 4 Dec 2015 95,282 miles

Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 18514 (4.1.E.1)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

rear brake check

Pass 5 Dec 2014 94,970 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2013 94,732 miles

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 94,732 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 94,390 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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B437 YHM is a 1985 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B437 YHM, 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 B437 YHM registered?

B437 YHM is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 2 April 1985.

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