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BW05 FEB

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,332 mi
Last recorded81,332 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 FEB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 81,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge under 3mm and wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 75,725 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195-50-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 71,009 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 0mm on inner edges 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 64,480 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 64,480 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 58,836 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 52,902 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 52,902 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 48,196 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 43,378 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 43,378 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 37,987 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 34,564 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 24,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BW05 FEB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BW05 FEB, 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 BW05 FEB registered?

BW05 FEB is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is BW05 FEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW05 FEB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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