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BJ04 LNV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

129,136 mi
Last recorded129,136 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 LNV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 129,136 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside Offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 117,100 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

Fail 19 Dec 2022 117,100 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on suspension and braking components underneath the vehicle.

Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 105,036 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side's (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 94,630 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 82,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 82,588 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 82,442 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 82,325 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Engine management light on

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 May 2018 82,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Side Wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Front & Rear Both Side (1.4.A.2f)

Engine Management Light On

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Tyre Getting Worn From Inner & Outer Edge

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2017 79,001 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2017 79,001 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 73,126 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 67,671 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 62,747 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 58,880 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 56,006 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 56,006 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 51,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 51,644 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 47,402 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 42,471 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 31,643 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 22,332 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 LNV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LNV, 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 LNV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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