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AR03 BLU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,455 mi
Last recorded68,455 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 BLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 68,455 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 64,531 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 60,744 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 60,744 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 56,472 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 52,192 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 49,067 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 47,506 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 41,607 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 35,214 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 35,214 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 30,236 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 25,292 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 25,240 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

removed items from drivers view

Fail 21 Jan 2016 25,240 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

removed items from drivers view

Pass 27 Jan 2015 20,795 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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AR03 BLU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AR03 BLU, 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 AR03 BLU registered?

AR03 BLU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 June 2012.

Is AR03 BLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR03 BLU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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