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AY53 GMS

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,193 mi
Last recorded123,193 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 GMS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 123,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlight loose

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

Rear Trailing arm bushes worn

Fail 24 Oct 2025 123,037 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlight loose

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

Rear Trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 31 Oct 2024 107,363 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 107,333 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working Both Sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 89,840 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 81,299 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2022 81,299 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Nearside + Offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside + Offside Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 71,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 67,115 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 67,114 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 58,656 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 52,767 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge-perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 52,767 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge-perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 40,168 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 40,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 29,017 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 26,996 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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AY53 GMS is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AY53 GMS, 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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AY53 GMS is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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