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B3 JUM

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

105,172 mi
Last recorded105,172 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 JUM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 105,172 miles

Coolant fan not working engine started overheating after emissions

Coolant leak Front hose clamp on oil cooler ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Rubbing/ not correctly routed (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 105,172 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall/215 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant fan not working engine started overheating after emissions

Coolant leak Front hose clamp on oil cooler ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively Rubbing/ not correctly routed (1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 99,999 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 93,012 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear seats folded unable to fully inspect seat belts

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 86,229 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 68,722 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 53,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm, worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 44,070 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 37,216 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 32,689 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 26,607 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 23,619 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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B3 JUM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 B3 JUM, 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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B3 JUM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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