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BJ04 PVV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,366 mi
Last recorded65,366 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 PVV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 65,366 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 65,366 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 60,497 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 60,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 58,136 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 56,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 54,812 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO WHEEL CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive OUTER END OF GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 52,998 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 51,852 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 49,450 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 46,750 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 46,750 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 44,214 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 41,317 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 38,138 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 34,548 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,063 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,568 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 23,840 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 23,840 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 20,055 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,091 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 13,134 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 9,318 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 PVV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PVV, 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 PVV registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ04 PVV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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