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AJ61 CTF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,033 mi
Last recorded133,033 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 133,033 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 122,215 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 122,215 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 111,125 miles

Coolant leak from thermostat housing and coolant level below min ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 100,511 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded away

Pass 26 Jan 2022 88,050 miles

Exhaust rear outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2021 77,917 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded and breaking away

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 68,782 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged

Offside wiper worn

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin insecure and heat shield

Fail 8 Jan 2020 68,782 miles

Offside wiper worn

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin insecure and heat shield

Pass 22 Jan 2019 60,139 miles

rear silencer poor condition not blowing

Pass 12 Jan 2018 48,419 miles

rear silencer poor condition not blowing

Pass 11 Jan 2017 37,946 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 28,063 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 15,462 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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AJ61 CTF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CTF, 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 AJ61 CTF registered?

AJ61 CTF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is AJ61 CTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 CTF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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