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URM 295X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1117cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

7,802 mi
Last recorded7,802 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURM 295X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,117cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 7,802 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 7,084 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 5,998 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 2,956 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 2,397 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 2,351 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 1,218 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish and split

Fail 29 Jun 2016 1,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective drivers (5.2.5b)

offside rear tyre starting to perish and split

Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,933 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Jun 2015 94,933 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jun 2014 81,659 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 81,659 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 73,463 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and split

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 18 Jun 2013 73,436 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear tyres starting to perish and split

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 Jun 2012 66,624 miles

both front tyres starting to perish and split

front number plate starting to deteriorate

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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URM 295X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,117cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1982 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 53,457 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 URM 295X, 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 44 years old, this Ford Fiesta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was URM 295X registered?

URM 295X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 March 1982.

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