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BG61 YLC

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,712 mi
Last recorded116,712 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 YLC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 116,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 116,711 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 111,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is worn on its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at the joint front to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is slightly perished at the base of its tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 108,550 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jan 2023 108,543 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint loose in lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 103,265 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 100,726 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 95,310 miles

fan belt worn

unable too see rear brakes

Pass 1 Aug 2018 89,900 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 83,520 miles

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

unable too see condition off rear brakes

Fail 2 Aug 2017 83,520 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

unable too see condition off rear brakes

Pass 13 Jun 2016 76,676 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inside edge not repairable ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing uneven inside edge

Fail 8 Jun 2016 76,445 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working Lamp unit broken behind bumper (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Inside edge not repairable ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing uneven inside edge

Pass 11 Jun 2015 61,569 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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BG61 YLC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BG61 YLC, 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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BG61 YLC is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 February 2012.

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