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B263 BVW

1985 Ford Granada

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,204 mi
Last recorded87,204 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Ford Granada58,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB263 BVW
MakeFord
ModelGranada
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 87,204 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 86,368 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 85,726 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 85,146 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 84,645 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 84,568 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 84,568 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 84,103 miles

Nearside Rear inner & outer cill corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2019 84,103 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner & outer cill corroded

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 83,156 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 82,334 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated cracked (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated cracked (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 81,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 79,902 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 78,461 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 77,661 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 76,486 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 76,486 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 75,558 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 74,918 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 73,712 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front floor corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2008 70,698 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 69,048 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 66,754 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 66,754 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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B263 BVW is a 1985 Ford Granada in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B263 BVW, 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 B263 BVW registered?

B263 BVW is a 1985 Ford Granada, first registered on 30 January 1985.

Is B263 BVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B263 BVW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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