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AJ12 DOU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,896 mi
Last recorded136,896 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 DOU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 136,896 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 128,472 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 115,459 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 115,380 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2022 100,865 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 100,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall - 195/50R15 82V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 81,935 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 76,600 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 76,600 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 68,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 May 2019 68,887 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 58,916 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 49,563 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 41,079 miles

Both rear tyres are stepped slightly on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2015 31,283 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 31,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres bald inside edges

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 DOU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DOU, 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 DOU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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