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AF12 XZG

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,528 mi
Last recorded49,528 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XZG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 49,528 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured And rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides)(O/S ON LIMIT (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 46,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has deep cracking (no cords visible time of test)

Fail 5 Nov 2024 46,930 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has deep cracking (no cords visible time of test)

Pass 16 Nov 2023 44,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 44,715 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 42,651 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 40,744 miles

Offside Rear perished and cracks in tread area

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 40,744 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear perished and cracks in tread area

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 38,756 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 36,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 33,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 30,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 24,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 18,257 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both front tyres 3mm

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2015 12,341 miles

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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AF12 XZG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 55,295 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 AF12 XZG, 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 14 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AF12 XZG registered?

AF12 XZG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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