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BF12 JJU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,756 mi
Last recorded111,756 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 JJU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 111,756 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 98,788 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 1.5 limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 87,187 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 87,085 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair adjustment (1.2.1 (c))

engine overheating

Pass 13 Sep 2021 78,692 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 78,489 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 70,340 miles

Back box exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Front side light bulb dim

coolant is below max

Fail 7 Sep 2020 70,184 miles

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

Back box exhaust bracket corroded

Nearside Front side light bulb dim

coolant is below max

Pass 16 Sep 2019 59,446 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 59,446 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 48,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 37,976 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 25,691 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 25,672 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 11,914 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 JJU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 JJU, 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 JJU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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