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BF62 HZJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,407 mi
Last recorded99,407 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 HZJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 99,407 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 99,407 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 96,035 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 95,871 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear exhaust box excessivly corroded/leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 92,436 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 85,491 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 76,164 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 76,164 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 63,166 miles

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

Rear Nearside/Offside axle bushes worn

Pass 30 Sep 2019 54,623 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 54,578 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 46,680 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 39,028 miles

vehicle presenter has been informed of any advisory items

Pass 4 Nov 2016 32,113 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 32,113 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 16,505 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 16,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BF62 HZJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BF62 HZJ, 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 BF62 HZJ registered?

BF62 HZJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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The MOT history for BF62 HZJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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