MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,989 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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)
nearside front inner wheel arch shows corrosion
offside rear sill and closing panel show corrosion and repair
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
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
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
nearside upper inner wheel arch shows corrosion
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
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
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
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
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?
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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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