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BN12 WZS

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,354 mi
Last recorded114,354 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 WZS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 114,354 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 105,209 miles

front subframe corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2024 105,209 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

front subframe corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 103,276 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 101,013 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2022 101,013 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2022 100,973 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 98,580 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Gearbox mounting defective centre cracked bush ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 95,729 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear rear exhaust tail pipe outer skin deteriorated

Fail 5 Nov 2020 95,487 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Main axle Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Main axle Bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 88,719 miles

Front Lower chip on windscreen Zone A area

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust back box outer casing corroded and damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2019 88,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower exhaust back box outer cover corroded and damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2018 79,993 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 72,003 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

exhaust backbox outer casing corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 63,921 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 57,292 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 46,202 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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BN12 WZS is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BN12 WZS, 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 BN12 WZS registered?

BN12 WZS is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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