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AX61 BEU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

195,073 mi
Last recorded195,073 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 BEU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 195,073 miles

Front Bumper slightly damaged, not likely to cause injury

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose also mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 195,070 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper slightly damaged, not likely to cause injury

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underbody surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose also mirror cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 194,538 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Fail 23 Jan 2024 194,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 24 Jan 2023 185,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust back box in poor condition

exhaust flexi in poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2022 171,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 158,493 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 141,923 miles

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

rear exhaust poor cond

Pass 21 Jan 2019 124,125 miles

Front bumper damaged but no sharp edges

Nearside Front wheel arch liner damaged and has movement but not insecure

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

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2018 103,799 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 103,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 89,207 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 70,986 miles

Engine Cover Fitted

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 52,685 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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AX61 BEU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AX61 BEU, 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 AX61 BEU registered?

AX61 BEU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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