2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · RJ12 XFS
2012 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 171,478 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,478 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RJ12 XFS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 171,478 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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RJ12 XFS Mileage History
- 19/01/2024142,748 mi
- 19/01/2024142,748 mi
- 23/01/2025159,370 mi+16,622 mi
- 20/01/2026171,478 mi+12,108 mi
- 20/01/2026171,478 mi
Average of roughly 14,334 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RJ12 XFS 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 (RJ12 XFS) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 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: Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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