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BJ04 LWV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,948 mi
Last recorded56,948 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 LWV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 56,948 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2026 56,948 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 50,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 43,385 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 43,385 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 38,901 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 38,559 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 37,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 37,334 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 37,334 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 36,678 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2019 36,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 35,992 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 34,842 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 33,678 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 33,678 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 32,468 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 30,751 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 29,007 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 27,343 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,342 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 23,485 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,838 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 20,127 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,142 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 18,142 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 17,242 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 LWV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LWV, 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 LWV registered?

BJ04 LWV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 May 2004.

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