1985 Ford Granada 2.8L Petrol · B578 JAU
1985 Ford Granada (2.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1985. Recorded mileage 24,494 miles. MOT status: No results.
- Make & Model
- FORD GRANADA
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (14 Mar 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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B578 JAU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/03/2007
- 24,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B578 JAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Ford Granada (B578 JAU) between March 2006 and March 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 March 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)”; “Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”; “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.
B578 JAU Mileage History
- 14/03/200619,559 mi
- 15/03/200619,560 mi+1 mi
- 14/03/200724,492 mi+4,932 mi
- 15/03/200724,494 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 4,923 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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