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B687 MTJ

1985 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

12,334 mi
Last recorded12,334 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB687 MTJ
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 12,334 miles

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

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 22 Jul 2024 11,593 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive at engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight oil leak at rear diff.

Pass 26 Jul 2023 10,978 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 10,036 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 9,359 miles

slight corrosion at both rear inner sills

Pass 10 Jul 2020 8,255 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 7,797 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 7,096 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 6,375 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 5,575 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 4,849 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 4,123 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 3,016 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 830 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 828 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 99,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o;s rear brake slightly binding

smoke from exhaust

Pass 21 Jul 2010 99,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o;s rear brake slightly binding

smoke from exhaust

Pass 29 Feb 2008 98,493 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 97,590 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 96,699 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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B687 MTJ is a 1985 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 B687 MTJ, 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 B687 MTJ registered?

B687 MTJ is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 26 June 1985.

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The MOT history for B687 MTJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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