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AJ03 ATJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,036 mi
Last recorded118,036 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 ATJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 118,036 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 116,919 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 115,270 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 112,693 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 107,477 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 107,477 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 104,609 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2020 104,608 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2019 96,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 6 Aug 2018 87,389 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2017 77,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs slight corrosion and wear on inner faces

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2016 67,707 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 57,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2015 57,131 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AJ03 ATJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AJ03 ATJ, 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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AJ03 ATJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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