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C5 ERW

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,149 mi
Last recorded93,149 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 ERW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 93,149 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 84,971 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 84,970 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 78,731 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2023 70,436 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both wheels inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust box delaminating

Pass 5 Jan 2022 60,337 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box deteriating

Fail 5 Jan 2022 60,337 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box deteriating

Pass 23 Jan 2021 56,855 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 53,827 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 53,827 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 46,641 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2018 41,015 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER EDGE (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 41,013 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER EDGE (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 34,173 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 27,134 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 1 Feb 2016 27,134 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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C5 ERW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 C5 ERW, 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 C5 ERW registered?

C5 ERW is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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