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AD12 FEJ

2012 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,537 mi
Last recorded163,537 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 FEJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 163,537 miles

Coolant leak *Waterpump ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 157,304 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant staining around waterpump area

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear out of shape / lumpy on inner edge

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view *x 2 Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 157,304 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant staining around waterpump area

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear out of shape / lumpy on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view *x 2 Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 146,461 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 138,381 miles

Coolant leak Coolant staining below water pump pulley ()

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (90% worn) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (Stone chip offside lower ) (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 124,602 miles

Front Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 124,602 miles

Front Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 117,060 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 117,060 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filler cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 112,789 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 98,990 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2015 71,940 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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AD12 FEJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD12 FEJ, 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 AD12 FEJ registered?

AD12 FEJ is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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