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B124 UVM

1985 Ford Granada

Gold Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,762 mi
Last recorded17,762 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB124 UVM
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 17,762 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 17,750 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2015 17,618 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 16,230 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 14,618 miles

slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

slight corrosion to offside front inner sill

Pass 20 Mar 2012 12,389 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

slight corrosion to offside front sill

Pass 29 Nov 2006 7,865 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 7,856 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front antiroll bushes worn

osr jacking point corroded

rear exhaust rubber mount poor

Pass 1 Dec 2005 3,800 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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B124 UVM is a 1985 Ford Granada in Gold with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B124 UVM, 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 B124 UVM registered?

B124 UVM is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 19 February 1985.

Is B124 UVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B124 UVM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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