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C804 TBY

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,415 mi
Last recorded119,415 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC804 TBY
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 119,415 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

CORROSION IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATING

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM BUSH

Fail 16 Aug 2010 119,415 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BATTERY INSECURE

CORROSION IN NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH

NEARSIDE STEERING RACK GAITOR DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 1.6MM AND BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE 185/70/14H

REAR EXHAUST BOX DETERIORATING

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM BUSH

Pass 30 Jun 2009 115,611 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 113,780 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT CORROSION IN OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS

Fail 30 Jun 2008 113,780 miles

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

BATTERY INSECURE

FRONT WIPERS DETERIORATING

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT CORROSION IN OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS

Pass 29 Jun 2007 111,118 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES 185/70/14H

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE 185/70/14H

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK ARMS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES

SLIGHT PLAY IN TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES

Fail 29 Jun 2007 111,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BATTERY INSECURE

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER & OUTER EDGES 185/70/14H

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE 185/70/14H

OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK ARMS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK MOUNTING BUSHES

SLIGHT PLAY IN TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES

Pass 17 Aug 2006 108,837 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 108,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK BUSHES

SLIGHT PLAY IN TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES

WIPERS DETERIORATING

Pass 29 Jun 2005 106,285 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 106,285 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

PLAY IN OFFSIDE & NEARSIDE TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES

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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C804 TBY is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 C804 TBY, 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 C804 TBY registered?

C804 TBY is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 13 November 1985.

Is C804 TBY safe to buy?

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