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AX12 EFU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,232 mi
Last recorded110,232 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 EFU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 110,232 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 102,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 91,466 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 91,466 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 84,935 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 84,921 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 69,034 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 61,537 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 61,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 54,917 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 49,128 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 42,663 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 30,047 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 24,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cutting inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2015 24,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cutting inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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AX12 EFU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AX12 EFU, 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 AX12 EFU registered?

AX12 EFU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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