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BD12 ZXZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

184,005 mi
Last recorded184,005 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 ZXZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 184,005 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 168,706 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 168,706 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 147,154 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 147,154 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 134,854 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 134,816 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 122,419 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 112,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Edge Worn Also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 100,332 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 100,332 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 86,347 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 May 2017 73,715 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 59,081 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 May 2016 59,081 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 May 2015 43,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2015 43,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZXZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc 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 BD12 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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