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B444 XSN

1985 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

69,795 mi
Last recorded69,795 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB444 XSN
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 69,795 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 68,624 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 66,755 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 64,507 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER BULKHEAD AT ROAD WHEEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER BULKHEAD AT ROADWHEEL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 64,481 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 63,055 miles

outer rear back panel slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2018 61,555 miles

Central Rear slightly corroded back panel

Pass 20 May 2017 60,030 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 May 2017 60,030 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2016 56,944 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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B444 XSN is a 1985 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B444 XSN, 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 B444 XSN registered?

B444 XSN is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 16 April 1985.

Is B444 XSN safe to buy?

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