2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · DS05 JSS
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 174,669 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 174,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS05 JSS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/11/2025
- 174,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS05 JSS 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 2012 Ford Fiesta (DS05 JSS) between December 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”.
DS05 JSS Mileage History
- 12/12/2023159,935 mi
- 12/12/2023159,939 mi+4 mi
- 18/11/2024172,642 mi+12,703 mi
- 20/11/2025174,663 mi+2,021 mi
- 21/11/2025174,669 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 7,579 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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