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BN12 YCR

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

72,102 mi
Last recorded72,102 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 YCR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 72,102 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

tracking

Fail 13 Aug 2026 72,101 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

tracking

Pass 4 Aug 2025 67,049 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2025 67,047 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 63,157 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 55,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 55,102 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

coolant below min

oil below min

Pass 3 Aug 2022 46,036 miles

Coolant level low

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 36,293 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 36,242 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 35,155 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 15 Jul 2020 35,155 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 33,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rusty and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 32,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outter sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outter sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 32,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outter sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outter sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 28,846 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 26,116 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 26,116 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 22,862 miles

Offside Front 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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BN12 YCR is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BN12 YCR, 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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BN12 YCR is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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