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BJ62 VZH

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,884 mi
Last recorded70,884 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VZH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 70,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 May 2026 70,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 67,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm worn smooth inner edge nail in tread ( unrepairable ) 195/50X15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm 195/50X15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm worn smooth inner edge 195/50X15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 64,311 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 58,047 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 58,046 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 48,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3.5 mm bald on outer edge 195/50X15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 48,916 miles

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

Coolant leak Front of engine ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3.5 mm bald on outer edge 195/50X15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 39,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight leak of fluid (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2020 35,270 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2019 31,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre valve cracking around base of stem

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre valve cracking around base of stem

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 25,526 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 21,264 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 17,650 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 12,622 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 VZH is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZH, 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 VZH is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 October 2012.

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