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B642 YYB

1985 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

19,669 mi
Last recorded19,669 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB642 YYB
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 19,669 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 17,110 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 17,076 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 15,875 miles

Offside Front rust patch in door aperture no hole

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear suspension corroded not weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

hazard switch broken

Pass 1 Jun 2018 14,925 miles

Front tyres perished not considered excessive

Offside Rear Tyre perished but not considered excessive

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 14,481 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 13,209 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 13,128 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 12,751 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 12,173 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 8,161 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 7,837 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 4,229 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 2,413 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 1,899 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2008 1,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 756 miles

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

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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B642 YYB is a 1985 Ford Granada in Gold with a 1,998cc 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 B642 YYB, 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 B642 YYB registered?

B642 YYB is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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