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BJ04 MRU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,102 mi
Last recorded158,102 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 158,102 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 157,933 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 May 2020 149,801 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 20 May 2020 149,799 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner part of tyre has ply showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust heat shield missing

hand brake lever has slight travel

power steering slightly stiff when tested on hard ground

Pass 3 Apr 2019 137,203 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 137,203 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 123,814 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 115,549 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 109,223 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 102,617 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 102,617 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 94,584 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 86,298 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 81,533 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 74,627 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,508 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 56,234 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 46,454 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 36,340 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 MRU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MRU, 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 MRU registered?

BJ04 MRU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 April 2004.

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