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BF12 DFX

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,886 mi
Last recorded101,886 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 DFX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 101,886 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2025 101,305 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 93,381 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust rear silencer heatshield partially insecure

oil residue all over engine and underbody

Fail 13 Nov 2024 93,379 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust rear silencer heatshield partially insecure

oil residue all over engine and underbody

Pass 24 Nov 2023 86,057 miles

Central exhaust system corroded

Front front discs corroded

Rear both rear axle bushes perishing

Rear both rear shocks corroded

Rear both rear tyres cracking

Fail 24 Nov 2023 86,055 miles

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

Central exhaust system corroded

Front front discs corroded

Rear both rear axle bushes perishing

Rear both rear shocks corroded

Rear both rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2022 77,990 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 77,985 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 69,983 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2021 69,983 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

play in both front suspension links

Pass 26 Nov 2020 65,804 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear at bottom of coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 65,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear at bottom of coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and screw in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 59,591 miles

n s f tyre wearing low

o s f shock damp

Fail 23 Nov 2019 59,591 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n s f tyre wearing low

o s f shock damp

Pass 26 Nov 2018 48,297 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 48,295 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 37,499 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 37,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 May 2017 27,157 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 23,057 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 23,057 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 19,169 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 17,046 miles

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

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

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 DFX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DFX, 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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BF12 DFX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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