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BG62 XEJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,981 mi
Last recorded104,981 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 104,981 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 103,980 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 100,958 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 97,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm b/j (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust part hanger broken( exhaust low) (6.1.2 (a))

a/c leak

Pass 17 Aug 2021 93,410 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 89,870 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Aug 2019 86,374 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 77,420 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 67,600 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 67,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. will not ajust (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 56,463 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 56,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 44,320 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread no cords exposed

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 70% worn (3.5.1g)

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 XEJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG62 XEJ registered?

BG62 XEJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 November 2012.

Is BG62 XEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 XEJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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