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BJ62 MFZ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,680 mi
Last recorded77,680 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 77,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn / should replace a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn, on the limit/ should replace a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2025 77,680 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn / should replace a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn, on the limit/ should replace a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 70,303 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bothside rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 70,297 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed bothside front inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front inner face lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner face. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bothside rear. (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside rear badly crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 64,083 miles

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 64,045 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded bothside rear lower section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 58,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear spring mounting bush deteriated, upper both sides

Fail 5 Nov 2022 58,945 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working On application of brake, the side light goes out too, wiring or bulb issue (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear spring mounting bush deteriated, upper both sides

Pass 26 Oct 2021 53,253 miles

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

Front coolant leak needs attention ( needs investigation )

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 48,165 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 44,981 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 37,573 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 29,698 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread

Pass 7 Oct 2016 22,791 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 16,473 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 MFZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MFZ, 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 MFZ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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