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AR61 JGR

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,923 mi
Last recorded82,923 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR61 JGR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 82,923 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 77,205 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 77,205 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 74,741 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Jul 2024 74,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jul 2023 71,014 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 73,013 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 72,187 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 63,493 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 63,479 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 52,870 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front drive shaft bearing slightly noisy

Fail 17 Mar 2021 52,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front drive shaft bearing slightly noisy

Pass 11 Mar 2020 49,099 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 Mar 2019 40,668 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 40,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 32,959 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 24,821 miles

Light damage to front number plate

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 14,709 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 9,928 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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AR61 JGR is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AR61 JGR, 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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AR61 JGR is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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