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BD61 THF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,940 mi
Last recorded72,940 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 THF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 72,940 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 72,940 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 69,213 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S AND O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 65,041 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 60,110 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 54,986 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 54,986 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 50,803 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jan 2021 50,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH N/S AND O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jan 2020 46,098 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured WEAK AMBER COLOUR (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 40,494 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 35,469 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 35,469 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 29,307 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both fading to white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 23,499 miles

Both front tyres getting close on edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 17,171 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 THF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 THF, 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 THF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 January 2012.

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