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BJ04 MXZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,304 mi
Last recorded63,304 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 MXZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 63,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 62,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 60,643 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 59,014 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 57,319 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 55,551 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded n/sand o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 55,551 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded n/sand o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 54,185 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 54,185 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 52,213 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 49,846 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 47,417 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 43,993 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 39,550 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 34,064 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 28,607 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Fail 12 Jan 2013 28,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 14 Jan 2012 23,979 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 19,881 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 19,880 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 16,927 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 11,518 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 10,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 10,933 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 9,824 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 MXZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 MXZ, 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 MXZ registered?

BJ04 MXZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is BJ04 MXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ04 MXZ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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