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CF12 FAJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,758 mi
Last recorded110,758 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF12 FAJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 110,758 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 103,607 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 102,036 miles

Exhaust back box Corroded and peeling

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 99,602 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 97,595 miles

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Fail 20 Jun 2022 97,595 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Pass 6 Jul 2021 95,499 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 95,499 miles

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside and Nearside Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2020 88,777 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 88,777 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.62 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 77,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower arm's ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 MM AND CRACKED ! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust box's skin rotten, not blowing.

Pass 26 Jul 2018 64,592 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 64,588 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside and Nearside Front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 50,733 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 50,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 39,375 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 27,539 miles

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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CF12 FAJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CF12 FAJ, 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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CF12 FAJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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