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JAK 585W

1980 Ford Granada

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,801 mi
Last recorded48,801 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Ford Granada61,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAK 585W
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 48,801 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 47,680 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 46,656 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 46,158 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 45,531 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 45,014 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 45,014 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2020 44,840 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 44,305 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 43,839 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 43,839 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 43,428 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 42,935 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 42,653 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 42,653 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 42,558 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 42,558 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,226 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 41,889 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 41,358 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 40,835 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 40,431 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 40,431 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 40,036 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 40,036 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 39,620 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 39,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 39,265 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

advise brake cap float not working

advise near side and off side head lamp reflectors slight dull

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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JAK 585W is a 1980 Ford Granada in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Ford Granada models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 61,482 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 JAK 585W, 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 46 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 JAK 585W registered?

JAK 585W is a 1980 Ford Granada, first registered on 23 September 1980.

Is JAK 585W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAK 585W shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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