Ford Granada
From 1,647 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are 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, 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 and emissions levels exceed default limits. The top issue, 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, caused 70 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| 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 | 70 |
| 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 | 40 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 31 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 28 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 28 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 25 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 23 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 19 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 19 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 18 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 51.8% of Granada failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 8.3% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £198.
Ford Granada on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 77 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 12 newly registered, a net loss of 65. At this rate, roughly 84.9 years until none remain. Now at 1.4% of its peak (306,018 in 1994 Q4).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 1,282 | 3,133 | +3 | -11 | -8 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1,287 | 3,136 | +2 | -0 | +14 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1,156 | 3,253 | +2 | -14 | -12 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1,146 | 3,275 | +5 | -52 | -47 |
| 2024 Q3 | 1,207 | 3,261 | +1 | -20 | -19 |
| 2024 Q2 | 1,218 | 3,269 | +4 | -0 | +72 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,092 | 3,323 | +3 | -71 | -68 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,047 | 3,436 | +2 | -19 | -17 |
10 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Ghia Auto | Diesel | 200 | 23% |
| Granada Ghia Ix Auto | Diesel | 126 | 15% |
| Granada Ghia X Auto | Petrol | 109 | 13% |
| Granada Gl Auto | Petrol | 91 | 11% |
| Granada | Gas | 69 | 8% |
| Granada L | Diesel | 58 | 7% |
| Granada Ghia Cpe Auto | Petrol | 57 | 7% |
| Granada Ghia I Auto | Petrol | 51 | 6% |
| Granada Scorpio I A | Gas | 51 | 6% |
| Granada Ghia | Petrol | 50 | 6% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 82.1% | 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, emissions levels exceed default limits |
| 1993 | 79.4% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, 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 |
| 1992 | 81.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 1985 | 91% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a steering ball joint with excessive wear or free play |
2 earlier years
| 1984 | 84.7% | 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 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 |
| 1983 | 91.7% | brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle., 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 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Granadas tested had between 48,438 and 114,560 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 77,118 median miles, the Granada has 0.023 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Ford models
| Ford Fiesta | 72.9% |
| Ford Focus | 74.7% |
| Ford Transit | 70.4% |
| Ford Kuga | 82.2% |
| Ford Mondeo | 73.8% |
Common questions
What is the Ford Granada MOT pass rate?
The Ford Granada has a 82.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,647 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Ford Granada?
The most common MOT failure on the Ford Granada is 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, which caused 70 failures. Other common issues include 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.
How many Ford Granadas are on UK roads?
There are 1,282 Ford Granadas currently licensed on UK roads, with 3,133 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Ford Granada at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Ford Granada is 77,118 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 48,438 and 114,560 miles.
Buying a used Granada?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 82.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £198 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 51.8% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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