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C473 WHA

1985 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,504 mi
Last recorded63,504 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC473 WHA
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 63,504 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 61,959 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 58,334 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 50,432 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,158 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 45,156 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 43,967 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 43,967 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 40,259 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 40,237 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 40,237 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 39,700 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 39,700 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 38,702 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside rear chassis is corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2010 38,702 miles

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

Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside rear chassis is corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 37,679 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 37,679 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 36,658 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking.

Corrosion to floor pan sides in both front wheel arches.

Small chips in front windscreen.

Fail 26 Nov 2008 36,649 miles

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)

Both rear tyres are cracking.

Corrosion to floor pan sides in both front wheel arches.

Small chips in front windscreen.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,659 miles

Both rear brake hoses ferrules are corroded. and will need replacing soon.

Front number plate is starting to deteriorate.

Front propshaft rubber coupling is starting to crack / split.

Several stone chips in the swpet area of zone "A"

Pass 24 Nov 2006 33,333 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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C473 WHA is a 1985 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C473 WHA, 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 C473 WHA registered?

C473 WHA is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 November 1985.

Is C473 WHA safe to buy?

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