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BM04 PEG

2012 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,120 mi
Last recorded116,120 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 PEG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 116,120 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Feb 2026 116,117 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jan 2025 110,694 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Punctured ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 110,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Punctured ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 106,557 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides starting too wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 101,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre starting to mishape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rear wheels slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 101,495 miles

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

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

Coolant level low

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tyre starting to mishape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rear wheels slightly distorted on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 96,163 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but still secure and not blowing at time of test

Fail 10 Feb 2022 96,163 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded but still secure and not blowing at time of test

Pass 11 Feb 2021 89,054 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 89,054 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 83,078 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 74,503 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 74,503 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 66,714 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside side repeater lense missing

Fail 12 Feb 2018 66,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside side repeater lense missing

Pass 7 Feb 2017 57,634 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 46,003 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 46,003 miles

Headlamp aim too high near side (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high off side (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 33,814 miles

all four tyres very near limit wearing on edges

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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BM04 PEG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,596cc 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 BM04 PEG, 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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What year was BM04 PEG registered?

BM04 PEG is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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