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AP12 EWX

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,696 mi
Last recorded72,696 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 EWX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 72,696 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 64,797 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 64,797 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 58,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn right on limit and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn right on limit bald on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2024 58,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f tyre worn right on limit and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre worn right on limit bald on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 49,977 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 43,181 miles

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

Negative batter terminal slightly loose

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 43,136 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Negative batter terminal slightly loose

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 37,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on the treads.

Fail 26 Jul 2021 37,148 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle lowest (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on the treads.

Pass 28 Jul 2020 30,509 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 24,575 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 20,400 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 16,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 16,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 9,121 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 6,475 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 6,475 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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AP12 EWX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AP12 EWX, 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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AP12 EWX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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