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BT61 MGJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

199,981 mi
Last recorded199,981 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 MGJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 199,981 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 195,877 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 190,362 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 183,117 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 168,798 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 168,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 156,384 miles

Rear exhaust outer case corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2018 145,519 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 121,892 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 121,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14t (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2016 99,827 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 92,627 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 55,901 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 MGJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MGJ, 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 BT61 MGJ registered?

BT61 MGJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is BT61 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT61 MGJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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