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C511 UHO

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

7,019 mi
Last recorded7,019 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC511 UHO
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 7,019 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 6,962 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 6,948 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 6,918 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 6,519 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 6,498 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 6,494 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust rubber perished

Pass 10 Sep 2018 6,300 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Sep 2018 6,300 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2017 5,664 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 4,275 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 4,125 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 3,055 miles

oil leak

play in rack ends

Pass 28 Oct 2014 2,185 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to see front pads .

Fail 28 Oct 2014 2,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to see front pads .

Pass 28 Oct 2013 99,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to see front pads

Fail 28 Oct 2013 99,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

unable to see front pads

Pass 25 Oct 2012 97,295 miles

rear tyres cracking

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 27 Oct 2011 95,384 miles

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

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

rear tyres have side walls cracking .

unable to see front pads .

Pass 29 Oct 2010 93,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

slight play in os rack

Pass 26 Oct 2009 91,974 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyre sidewalls have bad cracks!

nearside front tyre side has cracks!

Pass 27 Oct 2008 90,681 miles

both rear tyres have cracks!

Pass 30 Oct 2007 89,223 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front brake pads 70% worn

nearside front inner tyre tread 4mm

offside rear tyre tread 4mm & side wall slightly cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2006 88,497 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads 70% worn

nearside front outer wing corroding

offside front chassis, offside rear chassis, & rear cross member corroding outside prescribed areas

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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C511 UHO is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C511 UHO, 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 C511 UHO registered?

C511 UHO is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C511 UHO safe to buy?

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