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C18 RRJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

68,719 mi
Last recorded68,719 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 RRJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 68,719 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2026 89,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 89,063 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested AS Rear Wheel Cylinder Is Leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 63,355 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 79,030 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 79,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 62,851 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 62,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering track arm has slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2024 56,886 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 60,357 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test various things hanging from interior mirror ()

sunstrip fitted but not within swept zone

Fail 30 Jan 2024 60,356 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 40 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test various things hanging from interior mirror ()

exhaust heat sheild loose on fuel tank (must be fitted)

sunstrip fitted but not within swept zone

Pass 25 Feb 2023 50,363 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 42,134 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 41,031 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 45,114 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 34,188 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator fading to white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 38,474 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 31,251 miles

oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2020 31,251 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both rear axle front bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2020 32,960 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 28,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 27,991 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 25,778 miles

Both rear spring top mounts slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2017 22,418 miles

Front discs slight deterioration

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

tyre sealant out of date

Pass 18 Jul 2016 18,583 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 14,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C18 RRJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 C18 RRJ, 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 C18 RRJ registered?

C18 RRJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is C18 RRJ safe to buy?

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