MOT Status
ValidMileage
77,425 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
all tyres perished
missfire ???
overheating problem
underside plus components corroded
corrosion to front wings,rear wheel arches, lower n/s wing quarter & floor. Suspension aged & "tired".
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
CORROSION TO N/S/ OUTER SILL. †CORROSION TO FRONT LOWER WINGS., LOWER VALANCE FRONT & REAR WHEEL ARCHES.
Brake hose ferrules are corroded. †Corrosion to rear boot floor pan. n/s outer sill,front lower wings, front lower valance, rear wheel arches.
corrosion apparent to the n/s/f lower valance, n/s/r wheel arch & outer sill end and rear of car floor pan. n/s/f seat belt mechanism feels "ratchety", in its operation.
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VPD 254X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 VPD 254X, 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 VPD 254X registered?
VPD 254X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 1982.
Is VPD 254X safe to buy?
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