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BJ62 APU

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,957 mi
Last recorded80,957 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 APU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 80,957 miles

Central Front subframe corroded

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak from water housing front of engine

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 80,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Front subframe corroded

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak from water housing front of engine

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 75,624 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 75,624 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 27 Dec 2023 73,483 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2023 73,147 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 63,639 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 63,638 miles

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

Central Rear Undertray not fully secure exhaust heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 63,638 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Central Rear Undertray not fully secure exhaust heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 56,406 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 47,160 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 47,160 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted flat spot on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 39,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 34,789 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 27,139 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 27,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2016 17,332 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 13,679 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 13,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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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BJ62 APU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 BJ62 APU, 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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BJ62 APU is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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