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FORD FIESTA2012 · 1.2L PETROL

TF53 ANY

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 138,651 miles recorded, this SILVER 2012 FORD FIESTA runs on PETROL with a 1242cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is up to date.

MOT
Valid
Expires 31/08/2026
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/09/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2012
Engine
1242cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, showing a stable maintenance trend following a period of instability. The most recent inspection conducted in September 2025 at 138,651 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. This transition from failed tests to clean passes suggests a recent investment in necessary repairs. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age. With 138,651 total miles recorded, the car has averaged approximately 10,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap of roughly 8,600 miles between the December 2023 test and the August 2024 test, followed by approximately 4,000 miles between August 2024 and September 2025. This regular interval suggests the vehicle is used consistently, which is generally beneficial for preventing the internal degradation of engine seals and braking components. While the latest record is clean, the recurring failures in 2023 and 2024 indicate that the vehicle was prone to failing on specific components previously. A buyer should perform a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension assembly to ensure no binding calipers or worn way bushes have returned. Given the high mileage and age, close attention must be paid to structural corrosion on the chassis and the condition of the exhaust system, as these are common areas of wear for this generation of Fiesta that may not always be captured until they become critical.

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/22/2026, 3:27:31 PM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, showing a stable maintenance trend following a period of instability. The most recent inspection conducted in September 2025 at 138,651 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. This transition from failed tests to clean passes suggests a recent investment in necessary repairs. The mileage pattern remains consistent with typical annual usage for a vehicle of this age. With 138,651 total miles recorded, the car has averaged approximately 10,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap of roughly 8,600 miles between the December 2023 test and the August 2024 test, followed by approximately 4,000 miles between August 2024 and September 2025. This regular interval suggests the vehicle is used consistently, which is generally beneficial for preventing the internal degradation of engine seals and braking components. While the latest record is clean, the recurring failures in 2023 and 2024 indicate that the vehicle was prone to failing on specific components previously. A buyer should perform a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension assembly to ensure no binding calipers or worn way bushes have returned. Given the high mileage and age, close attention must be paid to structural corrosion on the chassis and the condition of the exhaust system, as these are common areas of wear for this generation of Fiesta that may not always be captured until they become critical.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2012, this Ford Fiesta with plate TF53 ANY has undergone 5 MOT inspections since December 2023.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 60% of its MOT tests, totaling 3 passes against 2 fails. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

A total of 6 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.

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