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VHD 525X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,211 mi
Last recorded25,211 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVHD 525X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 25,211 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 24,265 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 23,825 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 22,637 miles

all chassis and components covered in underseal..

Pass 10 May 2016 22,206 miles

all metal brake pipes heavily coated

Pass 6 May 2015 21,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

chassis coated in underseal..

Pass 20 May 2014 21,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 May 2014 21,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,837 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

cap damages but functioning correctly

two chips in windscreen outside of swept area

Pass 14 May 2010 20,027 miles

offside and nearside outer sills have sill covers therfore unable to do full visual check

uderside of vehicle heavily coverd in underseal,ie; brake pipes,prescribed areas etc

Fail 10 May 2010 20,022 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside outer sills have sill covers therfore unable to do full visual check

offside centre sill split but not within a prescribed area

uderside of vehicle heavily coverd in underseal,ie; brake pipes,prescribed areas etc

Pass 12 May 2009 17,660 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 17,656 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VHD 525X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VHD 525X, 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 VHD 525X registered?

VHD 525X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 April 1982.

Is VHD 525X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VHD 525X shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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