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AJ61 BPX

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,333 mi
Last recorded155,333 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 BPX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 155,333 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 149,859 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 May 2025 149,411 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 142,467 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 130,621 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 121,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 114,564 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Underside Components

Pass 29 Oct 2020 114,244 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 103,263 miles

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside tyre treads low - 195/45R16 84V X/L (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside tyre treads low & tyres feathered along inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Unable to check seatbelts due to seat cover fitted to seat at time of test.

Fail 3 Jan 2020 103,259 miles

Emissions not tested Timing belt due @112500 Miles, Engine oil level light on (Oil level around the MIN mark) & engine coolant level well below the MIN mark. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim too high Both nearside & offside. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Engine cover fitted at time of test.

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside tyre treads low - 195/45R16 84V X/L (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside & offside tyre treads low & tyres feathered along inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Unable to check seatbelts due to seat cover fitted to seat at time of test.

Pass 4 Jan 2019 80,571 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 69,328 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 51,940 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 38,214 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 22,615 miles

nearside front tyre is bald on the extreme inner edge

Fail 4 Dec 2014 22,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre is bald on the extreme inner edge

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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AJ61 BPX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AJ61 BPX, 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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AJ61 BPX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 January 2012.

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