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B121 AAR

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,917 mi
Last recorded35,917 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB121 AAR
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 35,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 35,917 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 35,579 miles

front brakes imbalanced

front to rear brake pipe corrosion

gearbox/rear diff oil leaks

n/s & o/s front brakes slight restriction

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes corrosion

n/s/f tyre misshaped/shoulder wear

n/s/r brake fluctution

n/s/r tyre misshaped/2.5mm/shoulder wear

o/s/f brake pipe corrosion

o/s/f shocker lower bush wear

o/s/f tyre misshaped

o/s/r tyre misshaped/2mm/shoulder wear

Pass 28 Jan 2014 35,573 miles

front to rear brake pipe corrosion

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes corrosion

n/s/f brake minor restriction

n/s/f tyre shoulder wear

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm/shoulder wear

o/s/f brake pipe corrosion

o/s/r tyre 2mm/shoulder wear

rear diff leak

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 20 Jan 2014 35,573 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

front to rear brake pipe corrosion

n/s & o/s rear brake pipes corrosion

n/s/f brake minor restriction

n/s/f tyre shoulder wear

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm/shoulder wear

o/s/f brake pipe corrosion

o/s/r tyre 2mm/shoulder wear

rear diff leak

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 24 Jun 2008 34,838 miles

engine has oil leaks

n/s/f tyre 3mm

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

Fail 9 Jun 2008 34,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine has oil leaks

front pads look low

n/s/f tyre 3mm

n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

n/s/r tyre 3mm

o/s/f brake pipe corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm

oil level plug wires broken

Pass 7 Oct 2006 33,944 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 32,851 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B121 AAR is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 B121 AAR, 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 B121 AAR registered?

B121 AAR is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 16 January 1985.

Is B121 AAR safe to buy?

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