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B915 BUH

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,034 mi
Last recorded18,034 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB915 BUH
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 18,034 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

minor corrosion underbody

Pass 22 Dec 2023 14,523 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Dec 2023 14,523 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2023 12,362 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 10,825 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 10,825 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 8,890 miles

CORROSION TO NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WELL, NOT IN AREA

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 4,254 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 1,873 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 96,518 miles

Front bumper missing

Rear bumper missing

Rear x-member corroded at diff

Fail 15 Aug 2017 96,518 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front bumper missing

Rear bumper missing

Rear x-member corroded at diff

Pass 9 Jul 2016 93,001 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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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B915 BUH is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B915 BUH, 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 B915 BUH registered?

B915 BUH is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 8 February 1985.

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