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BJ04 DXP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

75,083 mi
Last recorded75,083 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 DXP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 75,083 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear subframe corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 75,083 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides rear and Nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear subframe corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 68,598 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust heat shield poorly fixed

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

Rear subframe corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 64,394 miles

Exhaust heat shield poorly fixed

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and both sides rear to cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 60,594 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 59,175 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 59,175 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 57,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear and near side front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front tyre out of shape

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 55,632 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 54,346 miles

Nearside front tyre cracked in tread, offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 54,346 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both sides front (5.2.3 (i))

Offside front tyre cracked in tread,nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 15 May 2017 52,034 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Oil leak

Rear silencer corroded

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 48,984 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,735 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 41,703 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 41,703 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 12 Mar 2013 38,213 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,882 miles

engine oil leak n/s/r tyre has nail in

Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,797 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 26,640 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 21,583 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 17,610 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 12,846 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 DXP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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