2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · HC53 ABS
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 08 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 67,797 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,797 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HC53 ABS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 67,797 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
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HC53 ABS 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 (HC53 ABS) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 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 (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose Seat belt buckle insecure (7.1.1 (b))”; “Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
HC53 ABS Mileage History
- 14/06/202443,257 mi
- 14/06/202443,257 mi
- 06/06/202555,065 mi+11,808 mi
- 07/06/202555,073 mi+8 mi
- 19/06/202667,797 mi+12,724 mi
Average of roughly 12,191 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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