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BJ04 DKX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

110,846 mi
Last recorded110,846 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 DKX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 110,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

Fail 31 Jul 2025 110,845 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 30 Jul 2024 97,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated mount to strut is loose/insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge of tread is cracking (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and edge of tread is worn smooth (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

lower engine stabilizer bushes are deteriorated/worn (recommend replace)

positive battery terminal is hot (engine running)

rear screen wash control operates front washers

Fail 29 Jul 2024 97,475 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated mount to strut is loose/insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge of tread is cracking (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm and edge of tread is worn smooth (recommend replace) (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil level is below minimum limit. engine coolant is below minimum level.

lower engine stabilizer bushes are deteriorated/worn (recommend replace)

positive battery terminal is hot (engine running)

Pass 16 May 2023 84,334 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 84,334 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 82,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 May 2022 82,752 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 80,534 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 76,758 miles

Both front suspension springs corroded

Both rear suspension springs corroded

Centre exhaust heat shield loose - but secure

Exhaust system corroded front to rear

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy wheel buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2020 76,745 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn to 1.02 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front suspension springs corroded

Both rear suspension springs corroded

Centre exhaust heat shield loose - but secure

Exhaust system corroded front to rear

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Alloy wheel buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 68,041 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 68,041 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 59,434 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 May 2017 54,128 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres worn on outer edge and cracking

Pass 9 May 2016 49,598 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 49,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 45,981 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 44,064 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 44,064 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 42,191 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 42,191 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2012 39,338 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 33,456 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 24,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 24,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 4,860 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 4,860 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 3,353 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 1,407 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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BJ04 DKX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 BJ04 DKX, 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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BJ04 DKX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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