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B784 WWW

1985 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,110 mi
Last recorded104,110 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB784 WWW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 104,110 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 103,964 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 95,244 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 95,138 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s+o/s inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2014 95,138 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s+o/s inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 24 May 2013 94,623 miles

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

inner and outer sills corroded

o/s/r wheel arch has slight corrosion

slight corrosion to steering and suspension components

Fail 24 May 2013 94,623 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

inner and outer sills corroded

o/s/r wheel arch has slight corrosion

slight corrosion to steering and suspension components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 94,396 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all rear suspension componants has corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2011 93,973 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

N/S/R Tyre wall slightly deformed.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S & N/S Outer sills heavly welded and covered with tape not allowing a full inspection.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2011 93,973 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

N/S/R Tyre wall slightly deformed.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

O/S & N/S Outer sills heavly welded and covered with tape not allowing a full inspection.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2010 93,289 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

duck tape covering all sill/step areas

underside of brake fluid resevoir slightly damp ,possible spillage or leak ,not leaking under pressure

Pass 2 Jul 2009 92,259 miles

tape covering sill steps

Fail 1 Jul 2009 92,259 miles

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

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

tape covering sill steps

Pass 25 Jun 2008 90,772 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

all steps taped over

surface corrosian throughout

Pass 29 Jun 2007 89,431 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 87,786 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 87,786 miles

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)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 85,832 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2005 85,832 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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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B784 WWW is a 1985 Ford Granada in Gold with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 B784 WWW, 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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B784 WWW is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 22 May 1985.

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