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B604 BAR

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,795 mi
Last recorded18,795 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB604 BAR
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 18,795 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 16,830 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 14,170 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 13,648 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 12,379 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 9,052 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 6,263 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 5,990 miles

both front chassis leg has slight corrosion

nerr side rear tyre side wall cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2015 5,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front chassis leg has slight corrosion

nerr side rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2014 5,977 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

anti roll bar bushes has surface cracks

gear box oil cooler pipes corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2013 5,968 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 5,968 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 5,959 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 5,950 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 5,950 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 5,942 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 5,933 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 3,763 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 98,962 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 94,235 miles

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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B604 BAR is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 B604 BAR, 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 B604 BAR registered?

B604 BAR is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B604 BAR safe to buy?

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