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BJ12 LSY

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,307 mi
Last recorded128,307 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 LSY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 128,307 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 112,687 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 97,178 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 83,707 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 73,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 64,650 miles

Rear Silencer Box Outer Skin Excessively Corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2019 56,964 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing 195/45/16v (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2018 43,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 30,731 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 16,538 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2015 14,579 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2015 14,579 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both side (1.8)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 13,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 13,050 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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BJ12 LSY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BJ12 LSY, 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 BJ12 LSY registered?

BJ12 LSY is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is BJ12 LSY safe to buy?

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