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BG62 RXU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,354 mi
Last recorded139,354 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 139,354 miles

o/s and n/s rear reflectors damaged

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

BONNET LIFT WHEN CLOSED

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 138,684 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn AXLE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

ALL FOUR CIOL SPRINGS CORRODED

BONNET LIFT WHEN CLOSED

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

O/S AND N/S REAR REFLECTORS DAMAGED

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 128,407 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 128,407 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 120,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre on 3 mm

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear two coil springs badly corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2020 120,626 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre on 3 mm

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear two coil springs badly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 113,776 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 113,776 miles

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 102,045 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 102,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 87,656 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 87,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 69,525 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 50,402 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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BG62 RXU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RXU, 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 RXU registered?

BG62 RXU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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