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BF62 RDU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,107 mi
Last recorded127,107 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 RDU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 127,107 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 124,905 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS

Nearside TRACK ROD END PLAY PRESENT.

Pass 15 Aug 2024 122,584 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 119,032 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 113,721 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX ...........

Offside Front Lower BALL JOINT ..............

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT ....... (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 103,384 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 103,377 miles

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

Offside Front Outer CV BOOT .................

Pass 12 Aug 2020 94,506 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 83,642 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 83,636 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating CAP MISSING (1.1.10 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 73,115 miles

Both front tyres inner edges …..

Pass 16 Aug 2017 69,526 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 57,347 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 46,453 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 46,453 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 RDU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF62 RDU registered?

BF62 RDU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is BF62 RDU safe to buy?

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