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BJ04 DVF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,322 mi
Last recorded142,322 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 142,322 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 142,322 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 122,618 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 122,613 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 116,508 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 106,025 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 96,028 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 85,348 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 85,348 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 76,661 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 66,384 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 66,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 54,540 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 42,504 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 28,640 miles

nails x 2 in offside rear tyre and tyre deflating,recommend attention as soon as possible

offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 1 Nov 2008 28,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nails x 2 in offside rear tyre and tyre deflating,recommend attention as soon as possible

offside front fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 14 Dec 2007 19,780 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 14,971 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 DVF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DVF, 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 DVF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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