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BG12 LJZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

136,045 mi
Last recorded136,045 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 LJZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 136,045 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 129,953 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear large (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 123,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 117,263 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2022 117,263 miles

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2021 109,655 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 102,956 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 93,190 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 85,301 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 75,187 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 65,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

engine cover fitted

exhaust system corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2015 48,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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BG12 LJZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 BG12 LJZ, 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 LJZ registered?

BG12 LJZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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