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BD12 DFZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,691 mi
Last recorded154,691 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 DFZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 154,691 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 31 Oct 2025 154,663 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 149,732 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 144,615 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 136,603 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 130,669 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 123,177 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2019 112,732 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 111,260 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 111,260 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 108,247 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 108,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 101,852 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 75,982 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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BD12 DFZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,560cc 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 BD12 DFZ, 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 BD12 DFZ registered?

BD12 DFZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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The MOT history for BD12 DFZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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