CarVerify

Free Car Check

VPD 254X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 950cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,425 mi
Last recorded77,425 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ford
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPD 254X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine950cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 77,425 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 77,418 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,087 miles

corrosion to front wings,rear wheel arches, lower n/s wing quarter & floor. Suspension aged & "tired".

Pass 1 Oct 2010 76,749 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 76,451 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 76,043 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 75,647 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 75,613 miles

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.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 75,279 miles

Brake hose ferrules are corroded. †Corrosion to rear boot floor pan. n/s outer sill,front lower wings, front lower valance, rear wheel arches.

Pass 5 Dec 2005 74,875 miles

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.

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
Full Ford Fiesta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VPD 254X?

You can check the full history of VPD 254X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

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?

The MOT history for VPD 254X shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VPD 254X have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VPD 254X. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.