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BL61 ATF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,152 mi
Last recorded81,152 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 ATF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 81,152 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front sub frame, brake pipe, rear exhaust box corroded

offside rear reflector slight damage

slight play in steering joints

windscreen slight damage

Fail 8 Nov 2022 81,152 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front sub frame, brake pipe, rear exhaust box corroded

offside rear reflector slight damage

slight play in steering joints

windscreen slight damage

Pass 26 Nov 2021 75,020 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

steering joints slight play

sub frame corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 72,985 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 72,984 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 71,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2018 68,509 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 68,504 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 64,408 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 58,071 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 56,599 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 56,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 41,349 miles

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

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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BL61 ATF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BL61 ATF, 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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BL61 ATF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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