Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1995 Ford Granada?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1995 Ford Granada?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1995 Ford Granada?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 1995 Ford Granada reliable?

Based on MOT data from 331 vehicles, the 1995 Ford Granada has a first-time MOT pass rate of 72%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 1995 Ford Granada?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 1995 Ford Granada are: Oil leak (33.3% of vehicles), Fuel pipe/s corroded (23.1% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (22.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1995 Ford Granada?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford Granada (1995)

331 real MOT outcomes analysed • 72% first-time pass rate

1995 Ford Granada

CarHunch analysed 331 real MOT records for the 1995 Ford Granada. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 331 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 1995 Granada falls short of the UK average pass rate by over 9 percentage points, with just 70.9% passing first time against the national 80% benchmark—a meaningful gap that suggests more frequent repairs are needed to keep one roadworthy. Dangerous defects have shown up in 10% of these vehicles, which is below the danger threshold but worth noting if you're buying one without a full service history.

These Granadas are running around 110,000 miles on average, which is reasonable for their age, but they're racking up 1.58 failures per test and 6.1 advisories, indicating both serious issues and accumulated wear across multiple systems. Before committing to a purchase, get a pre-buy inspection focused on the cooling and fuel systems—they feature prominently in the failure data—and factor in regular maintenance costs, as petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically poorly.

The 1995 Ford Granada has a below-average first-time pass rate (72% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ About 1 in 12 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

72%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

10%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.58

Over 5.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

110k

Middle half: 82k–133k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 6.1 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 331 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 331 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 33.3%

Oil leak · Fuel pipe/s corroded · Oil leak, but not excessive

Tyre wear 22.5%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 16.9%

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements · Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded · Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Lighting 9.4%

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1995.

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Before you buy a 1995 Ford Granada

Based on MOT data from 331 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 10% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (65%)	216	72.6%	1.61
Diesel (35%)	115	71%	1.53

Colour Breakdown

Based on 36,628 Ford Granada vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 23.6%

8,655

Red 12.7%

4,640

Grey 11.9%

4,343

White 11.7%

4,285

Green 10.3%

3,784

Silver 10.2%

3,741

Black 8.4%

3,079

Gold 6.1%

2,227

Beige 1.6%

593

Brown 1.6%

584

Bronze 1.5%

532

Yellow 0.5%

165

Mileage Distribution

Most 1995 Ford Granada vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

109,531

typical

81,625

low mileage

132,765

high mileage

Half of all 1995 Ford Granada vehicles fall between 81,625 and 132,765 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 81,625 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 81,625–132,765 miles — normal for age. This is where most 1995 Ford Granadas sit.

⚠ Over 179,232 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

1995 Ford Granada — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 41% of 1995 Ford Granadas are still active.

Numbers are declining — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2021 (41% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2021.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.58

Avg failures per vehicle

6.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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