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VMX 529X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Gold Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

1,491 mi
Last recorded1,491 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMX 529X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 1,491 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to front inner wings

rad header tank missing

surface corrosion to sills

Fail 4 Jan 2017 1,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

rad header tank missing

Pass 25 Jan 2016 1,479 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 1,475 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 12,823 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 871 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 99,679 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 98,832 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 97,977 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 96,783 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 95,443 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 94,700 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 93,896 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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VMX 529X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Gold with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VMX 529X, 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 VMX 529X registered?

VMX 529X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 August 1981.

Is VMX 529X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMX 529X shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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