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AJ12 JZM

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,151 mi
Last recorded96,151 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 JZM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 96,151 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side corner (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear coil spring , rear axle and underneath corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2025 96,045 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank point (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side corner (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring , rear axle and underneath corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2024 82,203 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))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 68,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2022 56,001 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 175/65 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 56,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 175/65 R14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 45,230 miles

engine cover fitted

exhaust has part of system deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2021 44,042 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2021 44,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Under-trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2019 40,795 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2019 40,795 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 37,437 miles

Rear exhaust outer skin corroding

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 29,630 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2016 16,738 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 7,368 miles

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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AJ12 JZM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 JZM, 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 JZM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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