MOT Status
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144,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Body panel slightly loose (Rear Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Tread Depth 2mm - (175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Tread Depth 2mm - (175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (501 Bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (501 Bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Body panel slightly loose (Rear Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Tread Depth 2mm - (175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (Tread Depth 2mm - (175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front screen washers low output
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front side lamp dim
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
coolant level low
oil dipstick not fitting correctly
rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion but not leaking gases
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
rear exhaust silencer showing signs of corrosion but not leaking gases
Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (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 Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/3mm (4.1.E.1)
engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components
under tray insecure
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3/3/1mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/2/2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear tyre misshaped
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/3/3mm (4.1.E.1)
engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components
n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge
under tray insecure
under trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
offside rear Tyre pressure low
rear (both sides) Tyres showing cracks in sidewall
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV12 HHJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 BV12 HHJ, 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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BV12 HHJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 March 2012.
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