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C560 JGO

1985 Ford Granada

White Petrol 1954cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,880 mi
Last recorded58,880 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC560 JGO
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,954cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 58,880 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 58,117 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 58,100 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 57,904 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 57,175 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 56,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 55,602 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 54,540 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 54,539 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 54,248 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 53,007 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 52,715 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 52,623 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 51,408 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 50,966 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Dec 2010 50,945 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Dec 2009 50,731 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 50,731 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 50,557 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 50,557 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 50,169 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 50,169 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 49,567 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 49,567 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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C560 JGO is a 1985 Ford Granada in White with a 1,954cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 C560 JGO, 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 C560 JGO registered?

C560 JGO is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C560 JGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C560 JGO shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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