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B58 MPB

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,760 mi
Last recorded68,760 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB58 MPB
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 68,760 miles

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s inner sill area starting to corrode

n/s side lights dim

o/s inner sill area starting to corrode

Fail 14 Sep 2016 68,733 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated + cracked (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float steering rack shaft pinion (2.1.3)

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

Offside Front headlight reflector corroded

both sills corroded in placers

slight brake bind on front

Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,729 miles

both sills rusting

engine emissions very poor

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

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

Offside headlight poor pattern

Fail 3 Sep 2015 68,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing noisy

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

Offside headlight poor pattern

both sills rusting

engine emissions very poor

Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,726 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body work in various state off repairs

chassis corroded in general in placers

movement in steering rack and pinion shaft

o/s front headlight reflector corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2014 68,726 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

body work in various state off repairs

chassis corroded in general in placers

movement in steering rack and pinion shaft

o/s front headlight reflector corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,720 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

frony and rear wishbones corroded in general

headlight reflectors corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2013 68,716 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

frony and rear wishbones corroded in general

headlight reflectors corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 68,711 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

loose battery

near side bumper end slight damage.

Fail 23 Mar 2012 68,708 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

loose battery

near side bumper end slight damage.

Pass 28 May 2010 68,704 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 28 May 2010 68,704 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 68,699 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 68,695 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 68,687 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 68,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 68,673 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 68,671 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

chassis corroded in general, rear coil springs week,

front sub frame has slight movement in bushes on chassis.

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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B58 MPB is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B58 MPB, 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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B58 MPB is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 15 March 1985.

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