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D17 JBR

2012 Ford Fiesta

Orange Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,622 mi
Last recorded98,622 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD17 JBR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 98,622 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole in boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 195/50/15.

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/sill end. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 98,369 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole in boot. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill/sill end both sides. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2025 89,259 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 86,958 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 81,163 miles

Exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 75,290 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 69,178 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 69,178 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 63,211 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 63,210 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 56,576 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 52,247 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 45,327 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 36,884 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 26,918 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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D17 JBR is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Orange with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D17 JBR, 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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D17 JBR is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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