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B555 BJN

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

81,804 mi
Last recorded81,804 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB555 BJN
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 81,804 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 81,663 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 81,171 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 80,143 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 79,158 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 78,134 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 76,837 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 76,229 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 75,957 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 75,525 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine, gearbox and rear diff

Fail 17 Aug 2013 75,525 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak from engine, gearbox and rear diff

Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,220 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 72,143 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,784 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 63,410 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 59,405 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 54,330 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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B555 BJN is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 B555 BJN, 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 B555 BJN registered?

B555 BJN is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 13 March 1985.

Is B555 BJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B555 BJN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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