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B69 YNK

1985 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,898 mi
Last recorded17,898 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB69 YNK
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 17,898 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 17,470 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 16,983 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 16,753 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 16,648 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 16,440 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 16,293 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 16,003 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 15,618 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 15,380 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 12,129 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre close to wear markers and wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Jul 2014 12,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal slightly spongy

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre close to wear markers and wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Dec 2012 110,372 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 10,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion nearside front wing

corrosion starting on sills

various undersealed previous welding repaires

Pass 7 Apr 2009 9,679 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes coated in oil

cut offside front tyre

front registration plate damaged

fuel tank corroded

play in steering rack offside inner ball joint

rear arches corroded

slight corrosion nearside front wing ( under bonnet )

various undersealed welding repaires

Pass 12 Apr 2008 7,695 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front registration plate damaged

fuel tank slightly corroded

rear tyres splitting

slight play in steering rack

small cut nearside front tyre outer sidewall

various undersealoed welding repaires

Pass 20 Mar 2007 5,317 miles

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

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

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

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

front no plate cracked

oil leak gearbox/engine slight

slight corrosion n/s/r wheel arch

vehicle floor pan light corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2006 2,334 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 2,334 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

HC EMISSION HIGH

SLIGHT WEAR RH RACK

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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B69 YNK is a 1985 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 B69 YNK, 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 B69 YNK registered?

B69 YNK is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is B69 YNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B69 YNK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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