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BF12 FZJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,700 mi
Last recorded98,700 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 FZJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 98,700 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

knocking from steering, possible intermediate shaft area

Fail 31 Jul 2026 98,698 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 91,757 miles

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

Front inner brake pads stating to wear low

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also mis-shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

knocking from steering, possible intermediate shaft area

Pass 2 Aug 2024 84,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged mis-shaped and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 84,685 miles

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

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

Front Undertray likely to become detached bumper/spliter (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged mis-shaped and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 84,145 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction lamp illuminated (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 76,161 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2022 67,436 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2021 63,441 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2020 57,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Leaking grease. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens cracked.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust back box second skin is starting to detach and corroded.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 57,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Leaking grease. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens cracked.

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust back box second skin is starting to detach and corroded.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 51,130 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 51,130 miles

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2018 42,739 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 42,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 35,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cuts to inner sidewall. No cords showing

Pass 10 May 2016 30,862 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 24,522 miles

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

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

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 FZJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FZJ, 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 FZJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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