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C617 DYD

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,699 mi
Last recorded73,699 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC617 DYD
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 73,699 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 73,399 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides,o/s/f floor pan, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced across body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 72,932 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2016 72,446 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 72,445 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 70,623 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 70,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge,

Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,361 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 70,711 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 67,629 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 67,622 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 65,572 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 85,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

hazzard switch intermitten operation

spare wheel carrier very corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2009 84,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

hazzard switch intermitten operation

spare wheel carrier very corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2008 83,581 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 83,581 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 78,531 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jan 2006 73,717 miles

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

aims on upper limit

o/s/r seat belt sticking

some corrosion at rear of outer sills and various other places

some play in rack

Pass 20 Jan 2006 73,717 miles

aims on upper limit

o/s/r seat belt sticking

some corrosion at rear of outer sills and various other places

some play in rack

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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C617 DYD is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C617 DYD, 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 C617 DYD registered?

C617 DYD is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 12 August 1985.

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