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BU62 ZBF

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,834 mi
Last recorded165,834 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU62 ZBF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 165,834 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 159,099 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2024 150,553 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Jul 2023 141,428 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 132,548 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2022 132,548 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Jul 2021 123,535 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2020 119,328 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 115,492 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 102,888 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,959 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2017 89,959 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 76,367 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 76,367 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 56,189 miles

front wiperblades poor

undertray fitted

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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BU62 ZBF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU62 ZBF, 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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BU62 ZBF is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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