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BG12 JYN

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,510 mi
Last recorded131,510 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 JYN
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 131,510 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 124,585 miles

Coolant leak level low no leaks detected

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to fade and delaminate (0.1 (b))

rear tyres slightly miss shaped

Fail 8 Jul 2025 124,584 miles

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

Coolant leak level low no leaks detected

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to fade and delaminate (0.1 (b))

rear tyres slightly miss shaped

Pass 2 Jul 2024 116,772 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 116,772 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 110,101 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 110,101 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 101,145 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 89,074 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2020 79,991 miles

Rear silencer rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2020 79,816 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 16 May 2019 71,025 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 61,274 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 50,192 miles

Oil level above maximum - warning lamp on

front brake discs have slight lip

Fail 2 May 2017 50,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil level above maximum - warning lamp on

front brake discs have slight lip

Fail 22 Apr 2017 49,753 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror damaged (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 31,964 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 20,789 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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BG12 JYN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG12 JYN, 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 BG12 JYN registered?

BG12 JYN is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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