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B863 CGF

1985 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

11,035 mi
Last recorded11,035 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB863 CGF
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 11,035 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 5,291 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 4,156 miles

Coolant leak Bottle ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2017 4,156 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Coolant leak Bottle ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Apr 2016 89,979 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 89,976 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 82,345 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

underside of vehicle starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2012 80,479 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 76,852 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 72,704 miles

getting a little weak at front

Pass 9 May 2009 69,744 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 66,543 miles

n/s/r inner c/v boot holed

slight play in n/s off steering rack

Pass 2 May 2007 61,780 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 56,462 miles

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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B863 CGF is a 1985 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B863 CGF, 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 B863 CGF registered?

B863 CGF is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 25 January 1985.

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