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BG12 TJU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,966 mi
Last recorded100,966 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 TJU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 100,966 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2026 100,966 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 95,968 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 91,363 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 87,497 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 87,497 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 83,077 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear fuel flap locking nw

Obligatory mirror slightly loose x2 (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 83,077 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear fuel flap locking nw

Obligatory mirror slightly loose x2 (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 80,584 miles

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

Offside Lower sill damaged

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear indicators faded

Rear number plate poor condition

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

petrol flap missing

Fail 3 Aug 2021 80,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside door mirror damaged

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

Offside Lower sill damaged

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear indicators faded

Rear number plate poor condition

petrol flap missing

Pass 12 Feb 2021 79,970 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

back box exhaust cover corroded

coil spring corroded

header tank cap broken

rear registration plate defective

Fail 12 Feb 2021 79,970 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

back box exhaust cover corroded

coil spring corroded

header tank cap broken

rear registration plate defective

Pass 13 Feb 2020 77,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 77,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 74,440 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 74,440 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 67,193 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 60,768 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 53,560 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 53,560 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 TJU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TJU, 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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BG12 TJU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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