MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
slight corrosion front bulk head
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
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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.
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C862 UBJ is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 8 November 1985.
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