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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Ford Granada. Check any Granada by registration number below.

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82.9%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.2%

vs Ford Avg

18

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Ford Granada — MOT Reliability Overview

The Ford Granada has an average MOT pass rate of 82.9%, which is 2.2 percentage points below the Ford brand average of 85.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Granada is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Ford Granada fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a tyre cords visible or damaged. If you are preparing your Granada for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Ford Granada, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Ford Granada performs at MOT across different model years.

1995

Based on 35 vehicles

68.6%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

33.3%

1994

Based on 259 vehicles

84.2%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.5%

Retest Rate

5.4%

1993

Based on 218 vehicles

77.1%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

13.3%

1992

Based on 165 vehicles

83.6%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

12.3%

1991

Based on 145 vehicles

80.0%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

25.3%

1990

Based on 134 vehicles

79.9%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

13.0%

1989

Based on 92 vehicles

79.3%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

9.1%

1988

Based on 100 vehicles

83.0%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

13.2%

1987

Based on 70 vehicles

84.3%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

4.0%

1986

Based on 63 vehicles

77.8%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

7.4%

1985

Based on 412 vehicles

94.7%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.8%

1984

Based on 361 vehicles

88.6%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.8%

Retest Rate

4.6%

1983

Based on 224 vehicles

87.1%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

6.3%

1982

Based on 91 vehicles

81.3%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

18.3%

1979

Based on 31 vehicles

67.7%Average
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

4.5%

1977

Based on 34 vehicles

91.2%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Retest Rate

5.6%

1974

Based on 36 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Ford average: 85.1%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

0

Based on 931 vehicles

84.3%Good
Ford average: 85.1%
Mileage at 5yr

74k mi

Top MOT Failures — Ford Granada

The most common reasons a Ford Granada fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

8.4%
2

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

7.5%
3

A tyre cords visible or damaged

4.6%
4

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

2.8%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Central

11.4%

Rear Offside

5.7%

Rear Nearside

5.7%

Ford Granada — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Ford Granada MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Ford Granada?
The average MOT pass rate for the Ford Granada is 82.9% compared to the Ford average of 85.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Ford Granada?
The most common MOT failures on the Ford Granada are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (8.4%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (7.5%), A tyre cords visible or damaged (4.6%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Ford Granada reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 82.9%, the Ford Granada is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Ford Granada?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Ford Granada?
Typical mileage for the Ford Granada: 74,384 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Granada to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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