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B247 TFD

1985 Ford Granada

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

56,514 mi
Last recorded56,514 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB247 TFD
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2020 56,514 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 56,307 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 56,307 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 56,265 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 56,265 miles

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 ()

Pass 9 May 2016 55,327 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 55,316 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 54,177 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 53,099 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 74,276 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 72,057 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 72,015 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 71,151 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 67,284 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 67,284 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 60,207 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 60,207 miles

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)

Pass 1 May 2007 54,165 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 53,510 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 19,766 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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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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