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BJ04 DXR

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,032 mi
Last recorded142,032 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 DXR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 142,032 miles

ball join gaiters perishing

coolant leak

front set leavers broken but still operational

Pass 6 Aug 2015 131,361 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 124,899 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 29 Jul 2014 124,861 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 5 Aug 2013 121,271 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 121,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 114,080 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 114,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

washer bottle leaking

Pass 16 Jul 2011 103,026 miles

hub caps fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 15 Jul 2011 103,017 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

hub caps fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 8 Jul 2010 86,651 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 72,479 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 72,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 55,786 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 32,652 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 29,752 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 29,752 miles

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

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 DXR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DXR, 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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What year was BJ04 DXR registered?

BJ04 DXR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BJ04 DXR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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