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VLN 270X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,509 mi
Last recorded27,509 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLN 270X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 27,509 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 27,203 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 26,997 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 25,225 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 24,802 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 24,309 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 22,197 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 22,170 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure.

long travel on handbrake,close to no reserve.

perished outer c.v boot,offside.

slight play in nearside front lower balljoint.

slight play in offside and nearside front track rod ends.

Pass 21 May 2010 16,401 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy and play

offside washers weak

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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VLN 270X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VLN 270X, 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

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What year was VLN 270X registered?

VLN 270X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 October 1981.

Is VLN 270X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLN 270X shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VLN 270X have outstanding finance?

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