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Ford Granada (1985)

1,241 real MOT outcomes analysed • 47.5% first-time pass rate

1985 Ford Granada

CarHunch analysed 1,241 real MOT records for the 1985 Ford Granada. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 32.5% below UK average
47.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
58,152
typical mileage
31,370–82,654 middle half
6.7%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.15
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1985 Ford Granada

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.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (99%) 1,225 47.5% 1.15
Diesel (1%) 15 50.2% 1.4
LPG (0%) 1 77.8% 2

Mileage Distribution

Most 1985 Ford Granada vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

31,370
low mileage
58,152
typical
82,654
high mileage

Half of all 1985 Ford Granada vehicles fall between 31,370 and 82,654 miles.

1985 Ford Granada — Still on the Road

87 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 50% of the peak remain.

173 87 2014 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.15
Avg failures per vehicle
4.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1985 Ford Granada

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 31%
    Oil leak
  • 19.7%
    Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
  • 18.5%
    Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play
  • 15.3%
    Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive
  • 15.1%
    Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
  • 14.8%
    Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded
  • 13.5%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 13.4%
    Oil leak, but not excessive

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1985. Counts include advisories and failures.

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