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AJ12 DPF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 DPF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 102,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 93,906 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 93,699 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 85,440 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 78,181 miles

stone chip

Fail 1 Mar 2022 78,181 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

stone chip

Pass 2 Oct 2021 75,215 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 75,215 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 67,945 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 67,945 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 56,311 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 44,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 24,890 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 20,503 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 15,168 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 DPF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DPF, 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 AJ12 DPF registered?

AJ12 DPF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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