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AJ12 TMY

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,374 mi
Last recorded104,374 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 TMY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2026 104,374 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 100,422 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 97,361 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 87,135 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 87,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 76,529 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 76,524 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle main bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn axle main bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 65,779 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 65,779 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply exposed outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 59,315 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 59,315 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 52,930 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 46,580 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 41,676 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 41,676 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 36,215 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 30,140 miles

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

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 TMY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TMY, 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 TMY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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