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BJ61 TXK

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,703 mi
Last recorded98,703 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ61 TXK
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 98,703 miles

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

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 97,305 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 93,857 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 93,857 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 88,698 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 88,698 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 83,830 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 78,222 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 73,333 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 73,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc c.v boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 67,696 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 64,629 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 64,625 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 62,246 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

No emissions detected.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BJ61 TXK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ61 TXK, 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 BJ61 TXK registered?

BJ61 TXK is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 February 2012.

Is BJ61 TXK safe to buy?

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