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C972 BUA

1985 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,016 mi
Last recorded36,016 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC972 BUA
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Jul 2024 36,016 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 35,951 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 35,554 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 35,547 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 35,535 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,516 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 35,506 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 35,481 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 35,466 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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C972 BUA is a 1985 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C972 BUA, 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 C972 BUA registered?

C972 BUA is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 11 October 1985.

Is C972 BUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C972 BUA shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C972 BUA have outstanding finance?

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