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BJ04 MZF

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,946 mi
Last recorded68,946 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 MZF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 68,946 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 66,187 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 66,187 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 64,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 64,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 62,259 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 59,283 miles

engine mount slight wear o/s/f tyre perished sidewall drive shaft bearing slight noisy

Fail 11 Mar 2019 59,283 miles

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

engine mount slight wear o/s/f tyre perished sidewall drive shaft bearing slight noisy

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 55,107 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 55,107 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 52,264 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyre's worn on edges

Fail 19 Oct 2016 52,254 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyre's worn on edges

Pass 18 Feb 2015 49,609 miles

front brake pads worn low

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 21 Feb 2014 47,552 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Feb 2014 47,552 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight noise offside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Feb 2013 44,584 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 44,584 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 39,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 39,120 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,087 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 15 Feb 2011 35,087 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jan 2010 29,371 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 29,371 miles

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 19,609 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 19,336 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 17,130 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 MZF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MZF, 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 MZF registered?

BJ04 MZF is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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