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BD54 WDJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

123,984 mi
Last recorded123,984 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 WDJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 123,984 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 123,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached BACKBOX (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2024 119,330 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 122,899 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 108,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 106,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

general signs of corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 10 Nov 2020 101,422 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 99,042 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear under vehicle ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Nov 2019 99,042 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp brake lamp comes on when lights turned on (4.3.3 (b))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear under vehicle ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Nov 2018 95,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 95,330 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 92,623 miles

BOTH FRONT TO REAR UNDER VEHICLE FUEL PIPES SHOWING VERY HEAVY CORROSION

HEAVY CORROSION APPARENT AROUND REAR SUSPENSION RADIUS ARM TO BODY MOUNT

HEAVY CORROSION APPARENT REAR 0F FRONT SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY

SLIGHT PLAY DETECTED POSSIBLE O/S TRACK ROD END

Pass 29 Nov 2016 90,672 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 90,641 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY WORN ON INNER FACES

SLIGHT NOISE FROM N/S/F WHEEL BEARING WHEN SPUN

Pass 16 Nov 2015 86,328 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 86,283 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,988 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 72,060 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 72,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 63,439 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 55,752 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 49,872 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 49,871 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 43,147 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 36,031 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 28,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 28,807 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 WDJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 WDJ, 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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BD54 WDJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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