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C26 FPU

1985 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,917 mi
Last recorded87,917 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 FPU
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 87,917 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 87,490 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 86,995 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 86,654 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 86,123 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 85,819 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 85,676 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 85,333 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 84,934 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 84,264 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 84,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 83,512 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 82,590 miles

both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

brake fluid level low

brake pad warning wire offside front broken

chip in windscreen

hazard switch worn

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in both steering rack ends

slight play in drivers seat runner

Fail 20 Aug 2014 82,589 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear coil springs corroded

both front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

brake fluid level low

brake pad warning wire offside front broken

chip in windscreen

hazard switch worn

slight play in both steering rack ends

slight play in drivers seat runner

Pass 13 Aug 2012 82,399 miles

Customer told of advices verbaly.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 82,399 miles

Customer told of advices verbaly.

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 82,014 miles

'Squeak' from power steering system.

Brake master cylinder level slightly low.

Central locking not working fully.

Exhaust system corroding & various slight blows.

Front brake pads approx. 60% worn.

O/S/F brake pad warning wire broken.

O/S/F window not working.

Rear axle front oil seal weeping.

Slight movement in front subframe front mounting bushed.

Suspect both rocker cover gaskets weeping.

Fail 12 Aug 2011 82,013 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

'Squeak' from power steering system.

Brake master cylinder level slightly low.

Exhaust system corroding & various slight blows.

O/S/F brake pad warning wire broken.

O/S/F window not working.

Rear axle front oil seal weeping.

Slight movement in front subframe front mounting bushed.

Suspect both rocker cover gaskets weeping.

Pass 26 Aug 2010 81,724 miles

both front tyres perising on outer sidewalls

Pass 12 May 2009 79,487 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering rack shaft out of rack has slight movement.

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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C26 FPU is a 1985 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C26 FPU, 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 C26 FPU registered?

C26 FPU is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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