2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · J5 DXU
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.2L, petrol). First registered 22 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 64,659 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J5 DXU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 64,659 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J5 DXU 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 (J5 DXU) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
J5 DXU Mileage History
- 16/10/202356,392 mi
- 15/10/202460,514 mi+4,122 mi
- 15/10/202460,514 mi
- 13/10/202564,350 mi+3,836 mi
- 21/10/202564,659 mi+309 mi
Average of roughly 4,102 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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