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BF62 XSY

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,550 mi
Last recorded72,550 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 XSY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 72,550 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 72,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 68,610 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes splitting away in the middle but no play can be found. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 63,790 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe front mounting bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 63,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement subframe front mounting bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 57,842 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near & Off Side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 49,558 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 44,890 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 39,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge devoid of tread,advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear tyre badly perished and cracking,advise replacement

Pass 12 Sep 2018 35,930 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 31,028 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 25,774 miles

front disks scored

Pass 1 Sep 2015 20,201 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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BF62 XSY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XSY, 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 XSY registered?

BF62 XSY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is BF62 XSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 XSY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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