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B759 WTS

1985 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,385 mi
Last recorded72,385 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB759 WTS
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 72,385 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 72,111 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 68,548 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 68,548 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 63,953 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 63,713 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 63,634 miles

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

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

minor oil leak

minor oil leak at rear differential

offside front tyre has a cut in the tread but not revealing the ply or cords.

Fail 18 May 2015 63,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

minor oil leak

minor oil leak at rear differential

offside front tyre has a cut in the tread but not revealing the ply or cords.

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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B759 WTS is a 1985 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B759 WTS, 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 B759 WTS registered?

B759 WTS is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 April 1985.

Is B759 WTS safe to buy?

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