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B576 VLJ

1985 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,652 mi
Last recorded125,652 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB576 VLJ
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 125,652 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Fail 29 Sep 2023 125,652 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2022 125,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 125,134 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer mount not fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack inner end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill within 30cm of seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill within 30cm of seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 148,427 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 146,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn tca bushes' (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 145,584 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 145,583 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 144,900 miles

rear box blowing

Pass 13 May 2014 144,300 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 144,299 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 10 May 2013 143,166 miles

exhaust rusty and slight blow

outer sills been welded

slight play off side front steering arm

Fail 3 May 2013 143,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rusty and slight blow

outer sills been welded

slight play off side front steering arm

Pass 18 Apr 2011 141,765 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

both front anti-roll bar bushes pearishing

both front discs lipped

both rear road springs rusty

nearside rear outter c/v boot split and leaking

Pass 22 Mar 2010 140,382 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front poss lamps low power

general under body corrosion

rear brake pipes greased

rear suspension bump stops split

Fail 16 Mar 2010 140,381 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front poss lamps low power

general under body corrosion

rear brake pipes greased

rear suspension bump stops split

Pass 15 Apr 2009 139,047 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filter cable tied and secure

o/s exhaust down pipe to manifold slight leak

temp. type fuel cap fitted sealingand secure at time of test

Fail 15 Apr 2009 139,046 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel filter cable tied and secure

o/s exhaust down pipe to manifold slight leak

temp. type fuel cap fitted sealingand secure at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2008 138,512 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play in o/s inner steering rack near to limit

rear seat belts not fitted or required

tempory screw type fuel cap fitted sealing at time of test

Fail 14 Feb 2008 138,511 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

play in o/s inner steering rack near to limit

rear seat belts not fitted or required

some blue smoke at idle

tempory screw type fuel cap fitted sealing at time of test

Pass 27 Oct 2006 138,485 miles

engine water leak

Fail 19 Oct 2006 138,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

screen marked by wipers

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front suspension bushes worn/perished

play in upper column mounting

rear no. plate deteriorated

welded repairs have been carried out poorly

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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B576 VLJ is a 1985 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B576 VLJ, 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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B576 VLJ is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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