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BG62 HYJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,250 mi
Last recorded93,250 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 93,250 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 80,407 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 9 Feb 2024 68,891 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 57,764 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 57,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned brackets broken when bonnet closed secure (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned brackets broken when bonnet closed secure (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Starter motor fault

Pass 7 Mar 2022 52,564 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 52,566 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 2 Mar 2022 52,507 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 45,517 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both front linkages (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 40,313 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 30,151 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 22,832 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 20,250 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 16,888 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly chafed middle underbody (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly chafed middle underbody (7.2.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 16,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly chafed middle underbody (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly chafed middle underbody (7.2.2)

coolant leak

o/s mirror cover missing

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 HYJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HYJ, 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 HYJ registered?

BG62 HYJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 November 2012.

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