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B145 APU

1985 Ford Granada

Red Petrol 2293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

9,313 mi
Last recorded9,313 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB145 APU
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,293cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2016 9,313 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 7,922 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 7,922 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2014 6,319 miles

Headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 11 Apr 2013 5,103 miles

Headlamp beam patterns poor

Fail 26 Mar 2013 5,103 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp beam patterns poor

Pass 21 Mar 2012 3,577 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 2,056 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 2,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 698 miles

Prop shaft doughnut split

Pass 26 Mar 2009 99,540 miles

Offside rear brake slightly poor water pump noisy

Pass 18 Mar 2008 97,990 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 96,775 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 94,818 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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B145 APU is a 1985 Ford Granada in Red with a 2,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B145 APU, 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 B145 APU registered?

B145 APU is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 25 January 1985.

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