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BJ04 MLU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,221 mi
Last recorded96,221 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 MLU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 96,221 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 92,590 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 92,590 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 91,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 88,209 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 88,209 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 85,489 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 85,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 82,464 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 79,484 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 75,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bold on edges

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 72,312 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 70,304 miles

Nearside Front tyre, small cut on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre, small cut on outer sidewall

Fail 5 Jun 2017 70,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front tyre, small cut on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre, small cut on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Jun 2016 66,955 miles

slight bind on front brakes

small cut on outer sidewall on n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2015 63,386 miles

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

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 27 Jun 2014 60,413 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 60,411 miles

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 57,216 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Pass 4 May 2012 54,527 miles

Clutch pedal clicks slightly when depressed

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2011 51,084 miles

Front wipers are slightly streaky

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight rattle from the exhaust system

o/s driveshaft bearing is very rough

Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,276 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 36,250 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 26,531 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 MLU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MLU, 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 MLU registered?

BJ04 MLU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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