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C862 UBJ

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,507 mi
Last recorded96,507 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC862 UBJ
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 96,507 miles

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

Front both sides inner bulkheads and near side front floor and front chassis corrosion in non presscribed areas

Front inner body at lights corrosion

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 96,200 miles

Front Inner bulk heads corrosion in non presscribed area

Front body around lights slight corroded

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 96,062 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyre valves slightly perished

front both sides inner wing bulk head slight corrosion cover in under seal

slight oil leak

very slight power steering fluid near rack

Pass 17 May 2019 95,210 miles

Front both sides inner wings bulkheads slight corrosion

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 94,837 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight corrosion front bulk head

Pass 4 May 2017 94,109 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front bulk heads in inner wings slight corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2016 93,386 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all of the chassis and under side components are coved in a grease like substance

Fail 5 May 2016 93,386 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all of the chassis and under side components are coved in a grease like substance

Pass 14 May 2015 92,686 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner rear sills and behind front lights and front inner bulk heads inner wings slight corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2014 91,543 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion at front lights inner wing

front tyres cracking

off side front chassis slight corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2014 91,543 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres cracking

off side front chassis slight corroded

off side front inner wing bulkhead and front body at lights slight corrosion

Pass 3 May 2013 90,824 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres slight cracking

off side chassis and front bulkhead and both front inner wings slight corrosion

slight corrosion inner sill

Pass 21 Apr 2012 90,273 miles

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

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

oil leak gear box

slight cracking off side front tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2010 90,260 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2006 90,179 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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C862 UBJ is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 C862 UBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C862 UBJ registered?

C862 UBJ is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 8 November 1985.

Is C862 UBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C862 UBJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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