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BG12 TSX

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

165,750 mi
Last recorded165,750 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 165,750 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 165,750 miles

Emissions not tested Excessive amount of black smoke during acceleration (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 150,281 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 150,279 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 138,011 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 138,007 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 76,910 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 76,910 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2016 67,527 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 67,527 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 57,990 miles

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

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 TSX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TSX, 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 TSX registered?

BG12 TSX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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