MOT Status
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134,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVESHAFT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONTS 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive DRIVESHAFT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD AROUND FUEL TANK INSECURE
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD AROUND FUEL TANK INSECURE
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD AROUND FUEL TANK INSECURE
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall 195/45/16 marked yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front and rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear wiper arm missing
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads gone metal to metal (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low. (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both. (4.1.E.1)
rear wiper arm broken.
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Both front tyres bold on edgers
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
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BL61 EXM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 EXM, 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 EXM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 February 2012.
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