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B737 BYD

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

23,454 mi
Last recorded23,454 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB737 BYD
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 23,454 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 22,244 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 22,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated by rear jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced due to corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced undersill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated by rear jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced undersill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2014 22,233 miles

Nearside front underwing area has non critical corrosion present.

Offside & nearside outer & under sill panels have non critical corrosion present.

Fail 10 Dec 2014 22,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front underwing area has non critical corrosion present.

Offside & nearside outer & under sill panels have non critical corrosion present.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 21,306 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 21,293 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 20,154 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 20,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 18,614 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 17,717 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 17,714 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2007 17,710 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 17,594 miles

corrosion started front chassis

corrosion started nearside front inner wing

corrosion started rear floors / under sillk areas

offside rear brake slightly slow

Fail 24 May 2006 17,594 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion started front chassis

corrosion started nearside front inner wing

corrosion started rear floors / under sill areas

offside rear brake slightly slow

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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B737 BYD is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 B737 BYD, 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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B737 BYD is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 July 1985.

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