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BG12 TMO

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,092 mi
Last recorded92,092 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 92,092 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2025 87,819 miles

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2024 84,452 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2024 84,452 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 13 May 2023 78,137 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2022 74,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old slight cracks but not to cords (5.2.3 (m))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 74,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old slight cracks but not to cords (5.2.3 (m))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 70,899 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2020 68,035 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 67,168 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 62,810 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 53,941 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 53,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2017 44,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 35,100 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 35,100 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015

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 TMO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TMO, 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 TMO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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