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BD54 SXJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,579 mi
Last recorded146,579 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 SXJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 146,579 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 146,579 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 141,790 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily scrubbed on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 141,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre heavily scrubbed on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 134,420 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 134,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 125,780 miles

O/S & N/S rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 30 Nov 2013 117,713 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Nov 2013 117,713 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Nov 2012 109,408 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n,s,f. tyre has slihgt cut on outer sidewall

o,s,r. tyre has slight cut on inner sidewall

Fail 28 Nov 2012 109,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n,s,f. tyre has slihgt cut on outer sidewall

o,s,r. tyre has slight cut on inner sidewall

Pass 12 Dec 2011 104,496 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 89,819 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 89,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 73,103 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 58,313 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 58,313 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 41,936 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 SXJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SXJ, 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 SXJ registered?

BD54 SXJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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The MOT history for BD54 SXJ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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