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C4 HRH

1985 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

51,974 mi
Last recorded51,974 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 HRH
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 51,974 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 51,465 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 50,687 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 49,875 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 49,771 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 49,341 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 48,377 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 47,191 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 47,191 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 47,027 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 45,674 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 42,925 miles

prop shaft front rubber dounut split

Pass 28 Jan 2015 42,200 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 37,821 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 35,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2012 35,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 33,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 33,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,518 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 26,121 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

headlamp bulbs blue but light emmitted is predomonantly white

offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 10 Jul 2009 26,046 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

headlamp bulbs blue but light emmitted is predomonantly white

offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 8 Jul 2008 24,506 miles

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

rear crossmember by axle mount starting to corrode

wipers starting to split

Fail 12 Jul 2007 21,296 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 12 Jul 2007 21,296 miles

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 7 Jul 2006 17,570 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis starting to corrode

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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C4 HRH is a 1985 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 C4 HRH, 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

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What year was C4 HRH registered?

C4 HRH is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C4 HRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 HRH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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