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BJ04 DRV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

130,460 mi
Last recorded130,460 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 DRV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 130,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 121,050 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the pipe the goes into the back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear subframe bushes have started to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 119,883 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both main rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear heatshield loose

Fail 6 Oct 2020 119,882 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main feed to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both main rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rear heatshield loose

Pass 23 Sep 2019 118,456 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow from the exhaust front flexible pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Oil leak from the steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread The front number plate is cracked. (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The end section of the offside front to rear brake pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 115,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective Torsion bar mount ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 115,317 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective Torsion bar mount ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 102,264 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2017 102,260 miles

Stop lamp not working all stop lamps (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' air freshener and little boots (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and scrubbed outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 99,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear indicators faded slightly

Fail 20 Jun 2016 99,033 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear indicators faded slightly

Pass 23 Jun 2015 90,652 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 90,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 81,846 miles

Coolant leak

front no plate cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2013 69,397 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 56,209 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 56,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

front flashers slightly white

steering rack has a slight misting of oil

Fail 23 Apr 2012 56,206 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 50,000 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 44,008 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 36,436 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 29,245 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 18,187 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 DRV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DRV, 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 DRV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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