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C150 HTW

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,955 mi
Last recorded88,955 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC150 HTW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 88,955 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 87,138 miles

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2015 86,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Dampness to o/s/r outer c.v joint

Oil leak

Wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 18 Aug 2015 86,969 miles

Dampness to o/s/r outer c.v joint

Oil leak

Wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 11 Aug 2014 86,758 miles

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

dampness to power steering pipes

general under body corosion

oil leak

slight blow from exhaust centre pipe

Pass 11 Aug 2014 86,758 miles

dampness to power steering pipes

general under body corosion

oil leak

slight blow from exhaust centre pipe

Pass 6 Aug 2013 86,481 miles

corosion to power steering pipes

oil leak

vehicle tested under damp conditions

Pass 29 Jun 2012 86,173 miles

brake pedal pad wearing smooth

corosion to bonnet

grease resedue around n/s/r and o/s/r inner and outer c.v gaiters clips areas

horn sounds harsh

n/s/f seat belt twisted

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray on edges

oil leak

some movement in drivers seat

Pass 5 Jul 2011 85,715 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight distortion to n/s/r wheel

Fail 28 Jun 2011 85,675 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight distortion to n/s/r wheel

Pass 10 Jul 2010 85,093 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish on inner wall

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside headlamp reflector dull

Power steering pipes starting to corrode

Fail 7 Jul 2010 85,090 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside headlamp reflector dull

Coolant leak from water pump area

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish on inner wall

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering pipes starting to corrode

Pass 16 Feb 2008 84,421 miles

Battery insecure

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 82,877 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 82,877 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s & n/s front inner wheel arches corroded

o/s front floor corroded and holed, but not within pescribed area

o/s headlamp slightly dim

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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C150 HTW is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C150 HTW, 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 C150 HTW registered?

C150 HTW is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 7 October 1985.

Is C150 HTW safe to buy?

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