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C444 MEW

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,363 mi
Last recorded96,363 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC444 MEW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 27 May 2026 96,363 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 96,295 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 96,226 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 96,167 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 96,163 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 96,159 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 96,155 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 95,994 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 95,848 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 95,740 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 95,634 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 95,449 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 95,372 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,181 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 95,045 miles

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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C444 MEW 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 100%.

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 C444 MEW, 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 C444 MEW?

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What year was C444 MEW registered?

C444 MEW is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 4 October 1985.

Is C444 MEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C444 MEW shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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