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BJ12 MXP

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,782 mi
Last recorded79,782 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 MXP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 79,782 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 79,776 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 76,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 76,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn and offside rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 72,546 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn and offside rear axle bushes very close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 72,540 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn and offside rear axle bushes very close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 69,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2022 69,934 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 67,033 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn and offside rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 67,033 miles

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn and offside rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 64,703 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 64,703 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 62,321 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Sep 2018 58,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 49,196 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 49,193 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S N/S rear tyre's wearing on inner edge's

Pass 26 Oct 2016 40,007 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 28,891 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 27,013 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 27,013 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 MXP is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ12 MXP, 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 MXP registered?

BJ12 MXP is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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