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AX03 STU

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,261 mi
Last recorded101,261 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX03 STU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 101,261 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 96,695 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 93,948 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

back box corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2024 93,943 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

back box corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2023 87,759 miles

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

heat shield lose at rear

Pass 15 Mar 2022 81,265 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2021 78,114 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2020 77,303 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2020 77,303 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2019 68,939 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 57,255 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2017 46,318 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 35,943 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 35,943 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 24,843 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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AX03 STU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX03 STU, 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 AX03 STU registered?

AX03 STU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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