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BT61 EFB

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,092 mi
Last recorded92,092 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 EFB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 92,092 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

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

Fail 10 Jan 2026 92,092 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 86,536 miles

Front flexible exhaust section deteriorated

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 86,536 miles

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

Front flexible exhaust section deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 80,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked/corroded blowing from crack in back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators slightly discolored (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both inner rack joints. ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 73,057 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 73,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 64,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 55,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 55,896 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 51,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 47,144 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 3 Jan 2019 47,144 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 3 Jan 2018 40,649 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 33,704 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 27,916 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 20,756 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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BT61 EFB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol 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 BT61 EFB, 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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BT61 EFB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 February 2012.

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