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C71 CJD

1985 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,793 mi
Last recorded65,793 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC71 CJD
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 65,793 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 65,723 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 65,280 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 64,485 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 63,274 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear calliper hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 63,274 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear calliper hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 61,766 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 60,671 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak ()

steering rack boots perished

Pass 15 Oct 2016 58,846 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 56,931 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,412 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 3 Jan 2014 56,412 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,388 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 56,388 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 56,210 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,943 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,454 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 55,102 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 54,620 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 54,601 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 54,097 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 54,089 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

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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C71 CJD is a 1985 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 C71 CJD, 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 C71 CJD registered?

C71 CJD is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 October 1985.

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