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BT12 TUJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,342 mi
Last recorded78,342 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT12 TUJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 78,342 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 78,329 miles

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Carrier fitted to windscreen also items around interior rear view mirror. (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 74,817 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 68,124 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2024 68,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 61,373 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 61,373 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive cam cover leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 55,931 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 50,621 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2020 46,572 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still able to prevent ingress of dirt.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still able to prevent ingress of dirt.

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

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

Rear both sides Coil springs mountings deteriorated not seriously weakened.

Pass 21 May 2019 40,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower light covering of grease ball joint dust cover no wear and stopping ingration of dirt

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

Offside Front Lower light covering of grease ball jiont boot no wear and stopping ingration of dirt

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 34,089 miles

Nearside Rear tyre rubber cracking between tread

Offside Rear tyre rubber cracking between tread

Fail 14 May 2018 34,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tearing around inner and outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre rubber cracking between tread

Offside Rear tyre rubber cracking between tread

Pass 16 May 2017 27,490 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 22,811 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 18,924 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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BT12 TUJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BT12 TUJ, 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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BT12 TUJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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