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BD12 ZXG

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,167 mi
Last recorded83,167 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 ZXG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 83,167 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 83,029 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 62,389 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 60,260 miles

Exhaust heatsheild insecure.

Exhaust tailbox in very poor condition.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bushes splitting at both nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 60,619 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust heatsheild insecure.

Exhaust tailbox in very poor condition.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm front bushes splitting at both nearside and offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 50,884 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 50,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 42,309 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 42,308 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing unevenly on inside edges

Pass 19 Apr 2016 32,656 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 32,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

All Wipers Poor

Front Tyres Close To Legal Limit

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 30,079 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 ZXG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 BD12 ZXG, 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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BD12 ZXG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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