MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,550 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
all four tyres have cracking to sidewalls.
crack to windscreen zone B hidden by rear view mirror.
slight play at both rear wheels.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
all four tyres have cracking to sidewalls.
crack to windscreen zone B hidden by rear view mirror.
slight play at both rear wheels.
all four tyres cracking. roughness in front o/s wheel bearing. front and rear brake balance.
crack in screen behind mirror
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
crack in screen behind mirror
Power steering heavier than normal for this type of vehicle.
Rear view mirror not fitted.
Small crack in winscreen near rear view mirror mount.
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Lower Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
N/s anti rattle sring missing.
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
Based on 119,355 MOT tests across 26,285 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B225 DFW is a 1985 Ford Granada in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 B225 DFW, 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 B225 DFW registered?
B225 DFW is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 January 1985.
Is B225 DFW safe to buy?
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