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BF12 TZX

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

106,877 mi
Last recorded106,877 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 TZX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 106,877 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated inside and out but not leaking

Fail 4 Aug 2022 106,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm/axle pivot/mounting bush centre pin un-bonded from bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm/axle pivot/mounting bush centre pin un-bonded from bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

engine coolant low

rear exhaust box deteriorated inside and out but not leaking

Pass 31 Jul 2021 106,360 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 106,284 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.52 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 99,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust tail box corroded outer skin

Fail 12 Dec 2019 99,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust tail box corroded outer skin

Pass 25 Jan 2019 92,592 miles

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

exhaust rear section slightly deteriorated, not blowing

offside front tyre worn inner edge slightly

Fail 23 Jan 2019 92,560 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust rear section slightly deteriorated, not blowing

offside front tyre worn inner edge slightly

Pass 16 Jan 2018 86,516 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tail box corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2018 86,516 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tail box corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 80,772 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2016 80,772 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust outer skin corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 27 Jan 2016 76,157 miles

battery flat

Fail 22 Jan 2016 76,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery flat

Pass 18 Mar 2015 63,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer rusty

front tyres worn inner edge

front wiper blades smeering screen

interior mirror loose

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 TZX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 TZX, 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 TZX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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