1981 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · LFV 870X
1981 Ford Fiesta (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1981. Recorded mileage 76,746 miles. MOT valid until 21/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,746 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1981
- Engine
- 1298cc
LFV 870X Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 76,746 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LFV 870X Mileage History
- 15/09/202376,231 mi
- 25/09/202476,735 mi+504 mi
- 01/10/202476,739 mi+4 mi
- 23/10/202576,746 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 245 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
LFV 870X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Ford Fiesta (LFV 870X) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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