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BJ62 UXM

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,135 mi
Last recorded148,135 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 UXM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2026 148,135 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust box outer covering breaking apart

Pass 24 Dec 2024 142,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge - close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

Fail 24 Dec 2024 142,031 miles

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

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge - close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield becoming insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2023 130,833 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 130,833 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 108,797 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 95,470 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 90,954 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 90,954 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 84,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 76,428 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 67,764 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 53,406 miles

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Fail 18 Oct 2016 53,406 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

engine cover fitted unable to test testable items

under tray fitted unable to test testable items

Pass 19 Oct 2015 33,266 miles

vehicles rear brakes have slight uneven application & fluctuation

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 UXM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UXM, 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 UXM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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