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Ford Granada reliability by build year

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We've only got 668 MOT tests for Ford Granadas built before 2000 (over 25 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Ford Granada built before 2000: fails its MOT less often than average

Ford Granadas built before 2000 fail their MOT less often than similar cars the same age. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

17% of MOT tests on Ford Granadas built before 2000 ended in a fail (retests included), against 24% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Ford Granadas built before 2000 involves fluid leaks.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Ford Granada's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Leaks

Worth checking

Inspect the leaks carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Granada's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Granada Mk3 (Scorpio)

Mk3 (Scorpio) (1985-1994)

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17.1% fail rate, built before 2000 (over 25 years old)

Likely between 14.4% and 20.1%

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 25.2%)

From 668 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Ford Granada.

See every build year for the Ford Granada

By age

Ford Granada fail rate by age

This chart combines every Ford Granada ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
66817.1%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 25+ years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 25+ year old Ford Granadas

These issues come from 25+ year old Ford Granadas, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    21.6%
    Advisory: 168Fail: 2 (1% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    11.7%
    Advisory: 95Fail: 26 (21% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    10.8%
    Advisory: 91Fail: 1 (1% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Exhaust has a minor leak

    7.9%
    Advisory: 49Fail: 5 (9% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    7.0%
    Advisory: 74Fail: 4 (5% of the times it was found)

Based on 668 MOT tests on 25+ year old Ford Granadas, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 25+ year old Ford Granadas notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Suspension34%
  2. Brakes + Fuel & oil28%
  3. Fuel & oil + Suspension26%
  4. Body & structure + Brakes23%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 286 MOT tests on Ford Granada cars built before 2000 (over 25 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Ford Granada.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

3 recalls in all

All 3 Ford Granada recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 3 recalls

Top concerns

  • Battery cable terminal may touch the starter motor solenoid
  • Possible chafing of battery cable
  • Owners handbook supplement regarding use of jack

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other saloons to compare

Other saloons to compare

  1. 1

    Nissan Skyline

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    10.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.8%
    Dangerous
    2.1%

    Lower fail rate: 10.7%, against 17.1% for the Ford Granada, both built before 2000.

    1,007 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  2. 2

    Saab 9-3

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    26.9%

    No clear edge over the Ford Granada on these figures.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    1,327 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  3. 3

    BMW 3 Series

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    22.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    89.8%

    No clear edge over the Ford Granada on these figures.

    15 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    17,892 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

  4. 4

    BMW 5 Series

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    25.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    82.6%

    No clear edge over the Ford Granada on these figures.

    12 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,939 MOT tests on cars built before 2000

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built before 2000 (over 25 years old), the Ford Granada across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 668 25+ year old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Ford Granada ever sold: 668 tests. The main figures are for cars built before 2000 (over 25 years old): 668 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.