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B74 EEW

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

623 mi
Last recorded623 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB74 EEW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 623 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 93,021 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 92,012 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 91,413 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 88,397 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system joins (7.1.2)

Offside Front Slight play steering rack inner joint

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

Fail 31 May 2016 88,397 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system joins (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Slight play steering rack inner joint

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 88,084 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 87,133 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 86,211 miles

Cuts in outter wall of offside rear tyre.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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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B74 EEW is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B74 EEW, 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 B74 EEW registered?

B74 EEW is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 16 April 1985.

Is B74 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B74 EEW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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