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BD61 RZM

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

35,346 mi
Last recorded35,346 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 RZM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 35,346 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 35,342 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2025 35,230 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 35,109 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 35,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 34,941 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 34,603 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 33,995 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 33,995 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 33,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded covered in grease

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 33,081 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded covered in grease

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hung around rear view mirror

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 31,456 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure

Fail 18 Nov 2019 31,456 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust heat shields insecure

front discs and pads heavily corroded and scored

Pass 12 Dec 2018 28,753 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 25,281 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 21,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 18,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50R15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 16,303 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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BD61 RZM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver 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 RZM, 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 RZM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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