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BG62 ACO

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,670 mi
Last recorded96,670 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 ACO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 96,670 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 96,670 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sun strip (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 96,656 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Central Rear lamp not working [stop light]

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view passenger windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 94,693 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded O/S & N /S REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2024 94,693 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH RESET TO MOT SPEC (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BULB REPLACED 1 X 501 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded O/S & N /S REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 92,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower REAR EXHAUST SILENCER REPLACED BY AFTER MARKET STRAIGHT THROUGH TAIL PIPE

Rear REAR NUMBER PLATE LAMPS WORKING BUT VERY DULL

Fail 15 Nov 2023 92,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower REAR EXHAUST SILENCER REPLACED BY AFTER MARKET STRAIGHT THROUGH TAIL PIPE

Rear REAR NUMBER PLATE LAMPS WORKING BUT VERY DULL

Pass 1 Dec 2022 89,830 miles

Central Front Outer Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view driver and passenger window view from driver seat (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 89,830 miles

Central Front Outer Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view driver and passenger window view from driver seat (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 84,786 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 81,972 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 70,071 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 55,646 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 42,238 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2016 30,245 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 15,990 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 15,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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BG62 ACO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BG62 ACO, 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 BG62 ACO registered?

BG62 ACO is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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