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C58 HTU

1985 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

2,428 mi
Last recorded2,428 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC58 HTU
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 2,428 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 2,404 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 2,345 miles

front n/s and o/s tie bar bushes worn

Pass 1 Sep 2020 2,278 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 2,264 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

all brake pipes and underbody covered in underseal

Pass 17 Aug 2018 2,058 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 2,058 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation binding (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 1,803 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 1,605 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear axle ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 1,346 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 1,277 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 769 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 250 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 99,475 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 99,475 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 98,533 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 98,525 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 97,580 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 97,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 96,442 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 94,359 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 92,333 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 90,103 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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C58 HTU is a 1985 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C58 HTU, 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 C58 HTU registered?

C58 HTU is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C58 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C58 HTU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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