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BJ12 YBW

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,826 mi
Last recorded42,826 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 YBW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 42,826 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 42,826 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 38,503 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 35,451 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 32,320 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 31,088 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 30,028 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 29,089 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 27,478 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 25,721 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 23,605 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 23,605 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 21,134 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 21,134 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front splits forming in tread area

Nearside Rear splits forming in tread area

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

Offside Front splits forming in tread area

Offside Rear splits forming in tread area

oil leak from o/s driveshaft seal

Pass 22 May 2015 18,866 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 May 2015 18,866 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YBW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YBW, 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 YBW registered?

BJ12 YBW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is BJ12 YBW safe to buy?

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