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AF12 XZJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,977 mi
Last recorded115,977 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XZJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2026 115,977 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 100,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 85,634 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both axle bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 68,544 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 66,255 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 61,527 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 57,799 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 53,332 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 48,914 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 44,267 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 40,462 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 29,998 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn flat

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 XZJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XZJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF12 XZJ registered?

AF12 XZJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is AF12 XZJ safe to buy?

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