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C184 BKM

1985 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

92,989 mi
Last recorded92,989 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC184 BKM
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 92,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front and rear suspension lower arms corroded

both front chassis corroded

n/s front suspension stiff

Pass 15 Jul 2013 92,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front chassis corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2012 92,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

low battery warning lamp on.

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 92,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

low battery warning lamp on.

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 90,689 miles

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

fuel tank straps show corrosion

nearside front chassis inner wheel arch shows corrosion

Fail 2 Jun 2011 90,688 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 26 May 2010 90,221 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch shows corrosion

offside rear sill and closing panel show corrosion and repair

Fail 25 May 2010 90,210 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front inner wheel arch shows corrosion

offside rear sill and closing panel show corrosion and repair

Pass 4 Jun 2009 87,739 miles

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

front registration plate damaged

offside rear outer sill and closing panel show corrosion and repair

Fail 3 Jun 2009 87,739 miles

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

front registration plate damaged

offside rear outer sill and closing panel show corrosion and repair

Pass 4 Jun 2008 86,841 miles

nearside upper inner wheel arch shows corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2008 86,841 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside upper inner wheel arch shows corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2007 85,756 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front registration plate in poor condition

nearside front inner wheel arch shows corrosion

rear axle/diff leaking oil

Fail 5 Jun 2007 85,756 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front registration plate in poor condition

nearside front inner wheel arch shows corrosion

rear axle/diff leaking oil

Pass 7 Jun 2006 85,187 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery tray shows corrosion

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear outer sill shows corrosion

slight imbalance to front brakes

Fail 30 May 2006 85,170 miles

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion under battery

n/s rear of sill shows corrosion

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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C184 BKM is a 1985 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 C184 BKM, 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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C184 BKM is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 6 August 1985.

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