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UOD 172X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Beige Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

29,173 mi
Last recorded29,173 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOD 172X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 29,173 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 28,567 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 27,814 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 26,951 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 26,120 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 25,385 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 24,822 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 24,391 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 24,215 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 23,724 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 23,150 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 22,671 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 21,607 miles

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Fail 9 Oct 2013 21,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 24 Oct 2012 21,597 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 21,587 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,571 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2009 20,581 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 20,567 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 20,548 miles

front wipers noisey and starting to smear windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2006 20,528 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 20,528 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 20,509 miles

Both front headlamps starting to get hazy

Slight play in the steering rack

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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UOD 172X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Beige with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1981 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 51,935 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UOD 172X, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 45 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UOD 172X?

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What year was UOD 172X registered?

UOD 172X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 October 1981.

Is UOD 172X safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOD 172X shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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