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C583 BUW

1985 Ford Granada

Green Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1,789 mi
Last recorded1,789 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC583 BUW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2010 1,789 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 1,789 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 579 miles

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

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

Nearside rear inner Sill Panel corroded .

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 99,518 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 98,445 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2007 98,445 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 96,889 miles

Lower Body 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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C583 BUW is a 1985 Ford Granada in Green with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C583 BUW, 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 C583 BUW registered?

C583 BUW is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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