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BN62 MXM

2012 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,841 mi
Last recorded78,841 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 MXM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2026 78,841 miles

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

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

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 73,346 miles

Engine mount stud and nut missing, no excessive movement.

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

Nearside 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))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 73,346 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Engine mount stud and nut missing, no excessive movement.

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

Nearside 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 13 Aug 2024 64,521 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 64,520 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 57,018 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive COOLANT LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 52,510 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 52,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 47,788 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 43,986 miles

Nearside Body component slightly loose Mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 43,986 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Body component slightly loose Mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 38,407 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 38,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 27,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 15,363 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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BN62 MXM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BN62 MXM, 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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BN62 MXM is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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