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BF12 CXN

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,643 mi
Last recorded53,643 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 CXN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 53,643 miles

Front subframe corroded

Offside sill damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2026 53,569 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside sill damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2025 47,604 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 47,601 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust heat shield damaged and loose

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 44,065 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 41,006 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 40,997 miles

Emissions not tested water pump pulley wheel wobbling/ grinding noise. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated nearside and offside (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 38,341 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs are showing signs of wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded both springs are corroded at the lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 38,340 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust has an excessive leak from rear box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs are showing signs of wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded both springs are corroded at the lower coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 35,797 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 34,143 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 34,143 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 31,681 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 28,618 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 25,469 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 21,695 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 17,671 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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BF12 CXN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc 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 BF12 CXN, 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 BF12 CXN registered?

BF12 CXN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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