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BAM 300L

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

57,194 mi
Last recorded57,194 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAM 300L
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 57,194 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 57,194 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to engine overheating on mot ramp (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine overheating on mot ramp (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine from rocker cover area dripping on floor when running (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 55,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Upper spring mount defective (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring mount defective (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 52,819 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 49,779 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring rubber mount perished/breaking up

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring rubber mount perished/breaking up

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 46,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn coil spring rubber support mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn coil spring rubber support mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 43,450 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2020 39,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 35,537 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 30,509 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 26,166 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 21,666 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 16,790 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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BAM 300L is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 BAM 300L, 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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BAM 300L is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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