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BD54 AXJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

93,613 mi
Last recorded93,613 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 AXJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 93,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

heavy surface rust rear silencer

Fail 29 Jan 2024 93,610 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

heavy surface rust rear silencer

Pass 25 Jan 2023 87,953 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 87,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 83,670 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 83,670 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 80,261 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 80,261 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 75,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2020 75,788 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 67,789 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 63,285 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 59,609 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 55,912 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 55,908 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 53,472 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 53,472 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 51,998 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Jan 2013 50,614 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 44,915 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 44,910 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2010 39,372 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 30,827 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 30,827 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 24,716 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 18,602 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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BD54 AXJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2004 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD54 AXJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD54 AXJ registered?

BD54 AXJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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