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BF12 JLV

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,983 mi
Last recorded82,983 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 JLV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 82,983 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 77,405 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 71,731 miles

Coil spring corroded @ Bases. Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Rear Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 71,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ Backbox. Heat Shield Above Backbox Is Also Slightly Loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Coil spring corroded @ Bases. Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray Hanging Down But Secure

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer Sidewall Is Damaged From Being Run Flat. Inner Sidewall Has Damage but Not Showing Ply/Cords. *Strongly Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside Rear Trailing Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 66,170 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 62,226 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 59,015 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 55,641 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 1 Nov 2019 55,639 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2018 48,877 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 41,906 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 41,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 37,605 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Apr 2016 32,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 24,158 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 22,548 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 22,548 miles

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

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 JLV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JLV, 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 JLV registered?

BF12 JLV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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