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AF12 MFX

2012 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

253,924 mi
Last recorded253,924 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Ford Fiesta55,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 MFX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 253,924 miles

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

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

Indicator switch faulty Hazard intermittent (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 242,694 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 233,567 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Slight stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 223,815 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 223,815 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 214,477 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer shield perishing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 207,492 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 207,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Deterioated (0.1 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slapping screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 180,579 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 158,148 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 135,918 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 103,743 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 76,652 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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AF12 MFX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AF12 MFX, 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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AF12 MFX is a 2012 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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