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BJ04 MXM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,784 mi
Last recorded120,784 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 120,784 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 112,006 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 102,556 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2021 102,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2020 100,368 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Fail 25 Feb 2020 100,367 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Dripping in belt cover unable to identify (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted.

Pass 19 Feb 2019 94,027 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted (screw type)

Fail 19 Feb 2019 94,026 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Temporary fuel cap fitted (screw type)

Pass 31 Jan 2018 85,105 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 80,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight noise nearside rear wheel when rotated

Fail 17 Apr 2015 70,599 miles

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

Front brake application slightly uneven

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 70,599 miles

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

Front brake application slightly uneven

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Apr 2014 62,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Mar 2013 54,536 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2013 54,536 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,291 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 37,585 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 31,638 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 31,638 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 24,807 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 18,607 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 13,865 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 MXM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MXM, 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 MXM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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