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BJ62 MFF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

127,874 mi
Last recorded127,874 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 MFF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 127,874 miles

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

n/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

o/s/f brake slight brake bind

Fail 27 Oct 2025 127,682 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

n/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

o/s/f brake slight brake bind

Pass 29 Oct 2024 119,779 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box tatty with corrosion

Pass 6 Nov 2023 109,992 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

o/s/f brake slight bind

rear exhaust tatty with corrosion

slight play in o/s/f rack arm

Fail 3 Nov 2023 109,956 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

o/s/f brake slight bind

rear exhaust tatty with corrosion

slight play in o/s/f rack arm

Pass 4 Nov 2022 101,654 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2022 101,654 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 91,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2020 83,790 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper repaired with tape

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2020 83,781 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.62 (mean reading 2.03) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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 and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened upper rubber mounting pad has disintegrated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge flat spots on tyre worn to 1.6mm change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened upper rubber mounting pad has disintegrated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

front bumper repaired with tape

Pass 29 Apr 2019 72,168 miles

Damage to front bumper (No sharp edges)

Front tyres worn thin on inside edges

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear section of exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 72,168 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.62 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Damage to front bumper (No sharp edges)

Front tyres worn thin on inside edges

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear section of exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 62,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Nov 2017 58,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 48,381 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 38,332 miles

front brake pads appear low

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 MFF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MFF, 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 MFF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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