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VLJ 30X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

8,090 mi
Last recorded8,090 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLJ 30X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 8,090 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 7,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2024 7,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2023 7,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2022 7,488 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 7,391 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 7,073 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 6,788 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 6,561 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 5,779 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 5,164 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 4,759 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

very slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 10 Mar 2012

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

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

very slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Mar 2011 3,807 miles

slight play n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r wheel bearings

slight play o/s/f top mount

slight scabing on sills sold at time of test

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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VLJ 30X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VLJ 30X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VLJ 30X registered?

VLJ 30X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 April 1982.

Is VLJ 30X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLJ 30X shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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