Ford Granada Ghia I Auto (1987)
1987 Ford Granada Ghia I Auto
CarHunch is tracking 10,693 1987 Ford Granada Ghia I Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1987 Granada Ghia shows a 0% first-time pass rate, dramatically below the UK average of 80%, which makes it a serious red flag for any potential buyer—no vehicles in this cohort of 10,693 passed their MOT on the first attempt. The absence of dangerous defects (0%) is the only bright spot, but it doesn't offset the fundamental reliability picture.
At an average mileage of just 41,248 miles for a 37-year-old car, these vehicles are either exceptionally low-mileage survivors or the data reflects only the rarest examples still on the road—either way, they're outliers. If you're considering a Granada from this year, expect multiple MOT fails and plan for substantial repair costs before it will be roadworthy; this isn't a car to buy as a first-time classic project without serious mechanical knowledge and deep pockets.
We have 10,693 1987 Ford Granada Ghia I Auto vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1987 Ford Granada Ghia I Auto
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Ford Granada Ghia I Auto
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 10,679 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 13 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 80% | 1 |
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