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AJ62 GZL

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,407 mi
Last recorded49,407 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 GZL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 49,407 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 45,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 40,718 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 40,714 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 37,308 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 31,189 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 24,158 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 18,233 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 15,166 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 13,339 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 13,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 11,259 miles

Both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 3 Dec 2015 8,993 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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AJ62 GZL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ62 GZL, 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 AJ62 GZL registered?

AJ62 GZL is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 December 2012.

Is AJ62 GZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ62 GZL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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