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B578 TEC

1985 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,295 mi
Last recorded8,295 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB578 TEC
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 8,295 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 7,730 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 5,335 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 5,335 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 2,314 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 99,283 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 96,436 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 96,436 miles

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

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an incorrectly seated universal joint flange (2.4.G.4c)

Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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B578 TEC is a 1985 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B578 TEC, 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 B578 TEC registered?

B578 TEC is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 6 June 1985.

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