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2012 FORD FIESTA
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- Registration SW62BXR
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FIESTA
- Year 2012
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1242cc
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- Expires 05 Nov 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 59,264 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
30 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 59,261 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailbox (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Lower front bumper trim insecure
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
2 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 51,257 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2025 11 Jun 202627 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 49,151 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- fuel tank exhaust heatshield missing
- Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.16 (d) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
27 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 49,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Coil spring corroded both front and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.16 (d) (i))
- fuel tank exhaust heatshield missing
6 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 46,925 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded offside rear and both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- fuel tank exhaust heatshield missing
- front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces
- Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.16 (d) (i))
6 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 46,925 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- fuel tank exhaust heatshield missing
- front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces
- Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.16 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front wheel bearing slight roughness when rotated
- Coil spring corroded offside rear and both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
22 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 43,917 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel tank exhaust heatshield missing
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
21 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 43,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed within cracks at edge of tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm ,axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm ,axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- fuel tank exhaust heatshield missing
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked ,ply or cords not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 42,517 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 42,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 39,098 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 36,222 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
11 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 36,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)
23 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 31,966 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2018 11 Jun 202622 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 31,960 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended axle bush (2.4.F.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
15 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 28,000 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2017 11 Jun 202613 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 25,152 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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SW62BXR was registered on 2012-11-22
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