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B225 DFW

1985 Ford Granada

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

34,550 mi
Last recorded34,550 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB225 DFW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 34,550 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 31,720 miles

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))

Pass 17 Aug 2015 31,506 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 29,414 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,026 miles

all four tyres have cracking to sidewalls.

crack to windscreen zone B hidden by rear view mirror.

slight play at both rear wheels.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 28,003 miles

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.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 27,949 miles

all four tyres cracking. roughness in front o/s wheel bearing. front and rear brake balance.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,694 miles

crack in screen behind mirror

Fail 12 Jul 2010 27,670 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 27,452 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 27,296 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 26,652 miles

Power steering heavier than normal for this type of vehicle.

Rear view mirror not fitted.

Small crack in winscreen near rear view mirror mount.

Fail 31 Jan 2006 26,652 miles

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.

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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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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B225 DFW is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 1 January 1985.

Is B225 DFW safe to buy?

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