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BD61 XHW

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

72,846 mi
Last recorded72,846 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD61 XHW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 72,846 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 72,845 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 69,925 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2024 69,925 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 66,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195 50 15H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 64,578 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both - lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 61,783 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel alignment requires checking

Fail 21 Oct 2021 61,783 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel alignment requires checking

Pass 15 Oct 2020 60,360 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 16 Oct 2019 58,461 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 58,461 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 55,356 miles

Both rear indicators showing slight white

n/s & o/s rear beam bushes worn

o/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre cracking in tracking

Fail 10 Oct 2018 55,356 miles

Both rear indicators showing slight white

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

n/s & o/s rear beam bushes worn

o/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre cracking in tracking

Pass 17 Oct 2017 51,129 miles

nsf tyre perished 195/50/15

Pass 18 Oct 2016 46,306 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 41,609 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 36,770 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 XHW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XHW, 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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What year was BD61 XHW registered?

BD61 XHW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is BD61 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD61 XHW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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