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B999 ARO

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,563 mi
Last recorded95,563 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB999 ARO
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 95,563 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 95,328 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 95,282 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 94,214 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 93,134 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 May 2015 91,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 89,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak from Diff.

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 8 Jun 2013 86,922 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2012 84,947 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 83,155 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2006 83,155 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2006 83,155 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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B999 ARO 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 91.7%.

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 B999 ARO, 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 B999 ARO registered?

B999 ARO is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 21 May 1985.

Is B999 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B999 ARO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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