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MRL 70X

1982 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1593cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

945 mi
Last recorded945 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 1982 Ford Fiesta53,457 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRL 70X
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,593cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 945 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 836 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 367 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 99,989 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 99,381 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 98,901 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 97,036 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 97,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2016 96,981 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 96,981 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 96,776 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 96,776 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 16,737 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 16,737 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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MRL 70X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,593cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MRL 70X, 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

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What year was MRL 70X registered?

MRL 70X is a 1982 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 February 1982.

Is MRL 70X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MRL 70X shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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