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VOY 352X

1981 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 957cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests39 (21 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

15,601 mi
Last recorded15,601 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Fiesta51,935 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOY 352X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine957cc

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MOT History

21 pass 18 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 15,601 miles

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

front cross member corroded

play in steering rack and noisey when turning knock from colum

under body corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2026 15,601 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill/outer ,inner wheel arch area and sill end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit lens damaged at side

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chassis and under body corrosion heavily undersealed, front crossmember corroded and offside sill (brake pipes been coated ) not allowing for a thorough inspection of testable items

spare tyre flat advise remove and check

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Jul 2025 15,059 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corrosion and end

chassis and under body corrosion heavily undersealed (brake pipes been coated ) not allowing for a thorough inspection of testable items

hand brake level little reverse travel it appears the braking system may require adjustment/repair ( offside efficiency lower than nearside )

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 16 Jul 2025 15,059 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer sill corrosion and end

chassis and under body corrosion heavily undersealed (brake pipes been coated ) not allowing for a thorough inspection of testable items

hand brake level little reverse travel it appears the braking system may require adjustment/repair ( offside efficiency lower than nearside )

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 15 Jul 2024 14,329 miles

Vehicle total underside heavily undersealed not allowing for a thorough inspection of testable items .

Pass 22 Jun 2023 14,055 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 13,905 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease/under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wheel bearings minor play detected

under body/chassis general corrosion/signs of repairs all over heavily under sealed

windscreen chipped

Fail 13 Jul 2022 13,905 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease/under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wheel bearings minor play detected

under body/chassis general corrosion/signs of repairs all over heavily under sealed

windscreen chipped

Pass 19 Jul 2021 13,719 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corrosion been heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall perishing

Offside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wheels bearings slight play detected

all over body/chassis corrosion signs of repairs parts under sealed

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 24 Jun 2021 13,719 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch area to rear behind wing marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corrosion heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall perishing

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under body /chassis corroded,signs of repairs been under sealed

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 2 Jul 2020 13,577 miles

Offside Rear seat belt missing

front panel corroded

reverse light not working

screen chipped

underside corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2020 13,575 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor corroded/holed jacking area marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front panel to sill poor repair

Offside Front tyre inner sidewall perishing signs of been rubbing

Offside Rear seat belt missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

suspension components arms/springs general corrosion

under body/chassis corrosion ,signs of repairs covered in under seal all over

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 17 Jun 2019 128,649 miles

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

Central slight leak of exhaust gas at joint

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 128,622 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. Lower adjuster/mount missing and insecure (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at Panhard rod ( area marked in yellow ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central slight leak of exhaust gas at joint

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 117,085 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 117,081 miles

Emissions not tested due to vehicle cutting out and could not restart (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 92,870 miles

Offside Front inner side wall scrubbing marks on tyre but not affecting tyre structure

both front upper shock mounting prescribed area slightly corroded

front breaks slightly binding

slight corrosion on rear and center brake pipes

Fail 16 May 2017 92,804 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front tyre inner side wall has scrubbing not affecting tyre structure

front breaks slightly binding

Pass 10 May 2016 59,128 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f brake slightly binding

slight play in rear wheel bearings

vehicle underside covered in under sill could not check brake pipes condition

Fail 14 May 2015 3,416 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes binding slightly

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2015 3,416 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes binding slightly

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2014 1,139 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 May 2014 1,138 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 May 2013 99,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

various under body corrosion

Fail 2 May 2013 99,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

various under body corrosion

Pass 17 May 2012 97,684 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2012 97,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 96,636 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brakes are slightly out of balance advise inspection

Rear seat base insecure

Vehicle has been heavily undershield

Very slight bind on nearside front brake

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside outer cv gaitor expelling a slight ammount of grease

Fail 12 May 2011 96,636 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brakes are slightly out of balance advise inspection

Rear seat base insecure

Vehicle has been heavily undershield

Very slight bind on nearside front brake

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside outer cv gaitor expelling a slight ammount of grease

Pass 7 May 2010 95,658 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 94,659 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 94,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre perished/cracked

Pass 17 May 2008 93,102 miles
Fail 15 May 2008

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 93,063 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 91,054 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 91,011 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 89,255 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 89,252 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.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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VOY 352X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 957cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VOY 352X, 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.

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VOY 352X is a 1981 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 November 1981.

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