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C294 SJF

1985 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,476 mi
Last recorded61,476 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC294 SJF
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 61,476 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 61,454 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 60,913 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 60,737 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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C294 SJF is a 1985 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C294 SJF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C294 SJF?

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What year was C294 SJF registered?

C294 SJF is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 11 October 1985.

Is C294 SJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C294 SJF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C294 SJF have outstanding finance?

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