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BF12 FZE

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,029 mi
Last recorded78,029 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 78,029 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 78,029 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 21 Feb 2025 74,268 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks from rocker box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 70,859 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 66,918 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 66,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ON TREAD.(SIZE 185/55/R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 2MM TREAD DEPTH. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 61,220 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 61,220 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 54,129 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 54,129 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 49,690 miles

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

coolant low

Fail 20 Feb 2020 49,690 miles

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

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

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

coolant low

Pass 6 Mar 2019 43,778 miles

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

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

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

water pump has slight noise

Pass 22 Feb 2018 38,016 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 31,329 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 25,600 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 20,000 miles

noise from auxilery belt area.

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 FZE 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 FZE, 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 FZE registered?

BF12 FZE is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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