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B44 XKO

1985 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,592 mi
Last recorded41,592 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB44 XKO
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 41,592 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 40,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Tie rod end bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 39,459 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 39,020 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 38,753 miles

Offside Rear HAND AND FOOT BRAKES ARE SLOWER TO OPERATE

STEERING RACK N/S GAITER IS DAMP

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 37,499 miles

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rears by indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 37,354 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 37,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 36,536 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 35,932 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 35,588 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 34,105 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 34,105 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 34,042 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 34,039 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 34,036 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 34,021 miles

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

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

slight bind on offside rear brack

Pass 2 Apr 2008 33,995 miles

water pump noisey play in bairing

Pass 6 Mar 2007 33,726 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 33,510 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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B44 XKO is a 1985 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 B44 XKO, 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 B44 XKO registered?

B44 XKO is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 4 April 1985.

Is B44 XKO safe to buy?

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