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B469 YHX

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,892 mi
Last recorded49,892 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB469 YHX
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 49,892 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule 2 x hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 49,540 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 48,724 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 48,137 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 47,556 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 46,910 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jul 2019 46,419 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 46,419 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 46,122 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2017 45,541 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 44,929 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 44,277 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 43,189 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 43,177 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 42,794 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 42,794 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 42,732 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,297 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 41,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s inner steering rack play

Fail 18 May 2010 41,898 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s inner steering rack play

Pass 12 May 2009 41,561 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2007 41,103 miles

see previous vt 32

Fail 8 Sep 2007 41,091 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

corrosion in places

oily under engine

rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Aug 2006 40,528 miles

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

off side rear slightly binding

rear brakes slightly out of ballance

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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B469 YHX is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol 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 B469 YHX, 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 B469 YHX registered?

B469 YHX is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 7 June 1985.

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