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AJ12 DND

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

128,084 mi
Last recorded128,084 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 DND
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 128,084 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 121,306 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 115,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Aug 2023 110,162 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 110,162 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 101,004 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front & rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded nearside & offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

nearside front sub frame support bracket damage

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 19 Nov 2021 88,981 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Fail 18 Nov 2021 88,981 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle beam bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle beam bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside & offside (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorating

Pass 26 Nov 2020 77,093 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 69,437 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 63,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 52,854 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 52,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 40,287 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 36,118 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 28,876 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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AJ12 DND is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AJ12 DND, 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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AJ12 DND is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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