MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,514 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Exhaust system insecure rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking on subframe (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective wrong cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
headlight main beam tell tail inoperative
overall body as slight corrosion
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear inner sill section (6.1.1 (a) (i))
park brake application uneven
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective incorrect cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet and cabin (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside rear inner sill section (6.1.1 (a) (i))
park brake application uneven
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front cross member (6.1.B.2)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside rear inner sill section (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
both rear inner sills starting to corrod
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to nearside A post outside prescribed areas
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion to nearside A post outside prescribed areas
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Granada?
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B247 TFD is a 1985 Ford Granada in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 B247 TFD, 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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B247 TFD is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 29 June 1985.
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