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B643 OGW

1985 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

85,570 mi
Last recorded85,570 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB643 OGW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 85,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 85,285 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 85,042 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 85,042 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 84,859 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 84,596 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2021 84,596 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 84,283 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 84,283 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 83,204 miles

prop shaft rubber coupling perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 May 2018 83,204 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

prop shaft rubber coupling perished

Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,012 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion on offside front floor pan

Fail 4 Apr 2017 80,012 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion on offside front floor pan

Pass 23 May 2014 79,845 miles

nearside and offside rear inner sills rusted

nearside and offside wheel arches rusted

Fail 22 May 2014 79,842 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

nearside and offside rear inner sills rusted

nearside and offside wheel arches rusted

Pass 22 May 2013 79,315 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 78,694 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 78,694 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel hose slightly chafed (7.2.2)

front nearside and offside chassis rails rusted

Pass 24 May 2011 78,050 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 76,880 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 75,348 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 75,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 May 2008 73,477 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel hose split NOT LEAKING

Pass 30 May 2007 71,700 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 70,167 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 70,167 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside and offside front chassis corroded

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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B643 OGW is a 1985 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 B643 OGW, 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 B643 OGW registered?

B643 OGW is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 28 June 1985.

Is B643 OGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B643 OGW shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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