2013 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · JL12 BAL
2013 Ford Fiesta (1.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Feb 2013. Recorded mileage 46,547 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2013
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JL12 BAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 46,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JL12 BAL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Ford Fiesta (JL12 BAL) between December 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JL12 BAL Mileage History
- 01/12/202235,879 mi
- 11/12/202340,430 mi+4,551 mi
- 11/12/202340,432 mi+2 mi
- 30/01/202545,237 mi+4,805 mi
- 22/01/202646,547 mi+1,310 mi
Average of roughly 3,394 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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