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BJ62 MBV

2012 Ford Fiesta

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

126,413 mi
Last recorded126,413 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 MBV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 126,413 miles

Coil spring corroded nsf nsr osf osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 114,311 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner wheel rim damaged

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure next to the fuel tank

gear box oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2024 114,311 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner wheel rim damaged

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure next to the fuel tank

gear box oil leak

service light on

Pass 21 Nov 2023 103,385 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 103,385 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 91,868 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 91,868 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 78,900 miles

Central heat shield corroded around mounting

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 69,487 miles

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

Front corrosion on front axle frame

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage on the outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wheel damaged on the inside face distorted

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank heat shield adrift

under trays fitted front and rear

Fail 17 Nov 2020 69,487 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicator bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front corrosion on front axle frame

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage on the outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wheel damaged on the inside face distorted

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel tank heat shield adrift

under trays fitted front and rear

Pass 28 Nov 2019 59,845 miles

Nearside Front non obligatory mirror slightly loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very bad on inner edge but not showing correds (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 59,844 miles

Offside Front Inner Headlamp insecure inner part of head lamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front non obligatory mirror slightly loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very bad on inner edge but not showing correds (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 59,756 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 59,490 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 49,805 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 49,738 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 39,840 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box corroded not blowing

Fail 14 Nov 2017 39,840 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box corroded not blowing

Pass 8 Nov 2016 29,853 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 29,853 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 18,482 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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BJ62 MBV is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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