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BD61 RJU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,096 mi
Last recorded80,096 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 RJU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 80,096 miles

2x n/s indicator bulbs pale

Coil spring corroded both rear and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield rattling

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear coil spring rubber buffers deteriorated

Fail 30 Jul 2026 80,077 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

2x n/s indicator bulbs pale

Coil spring corroded both rear and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust heat shield rattling

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear coil spring rubber buffers deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2025 75,710 miles

coolant low.

slight deterioration of rear axle bushes .

tyre pressure to be checked

Pass 26 Jun 2024 71,605 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 71,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2023 67,602 miles

front tyres worn low, devoid of tread on inner edges , tyres need to be replaced within 30 days due to condition at time of inspection

off side front suspension arm ball joint worn to excess , needs to be replaced within 30 days due to condition at time of inspection

recommend a brakes linings inspection

Pass 4 Jun 2022 59,611 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 59,401 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 53,008 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 52,245 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 48,507 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 48,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 44,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 39,375 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 39,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 33,038 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 27,146 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres have fine splits in tread

Pass 19 Jan 2015 21,993 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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BD61 RJU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BD61 RJU, 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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BD61 RJU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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