2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · JE53 BEC
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 103,807 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,807 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JE53 BEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 103,807 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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JE53 BEC 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 (JE53 BEC) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JE53 BEC Mileage History
- 08/07/202381,352 mi
- 29/06/202492,512 mi+11,160 mi
- 02/07/202492,515 mi+3 mi
- 21/07/2025103,977 mi+11,462 mi
- 25/07/2025103,807 mi-170 mi
Average of roughly 10,963 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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