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BJ04 RBX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

78,386 mi
Last recorded78,386 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 78,386 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 78,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 73,673 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 73,653 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 72,070 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 72,051 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 70,258 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides Advise tracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 67,672 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 67,608 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 64,364 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 64,315 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 61,543 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 61,543 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 58,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant level low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 58,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coolant level low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 53,106 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 48,585 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,585 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 41,210 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2013 41,210 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,631 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,327 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 24,906 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 21,829 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 14,903 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 7,646 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 RBX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 RBX, 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 RBX registered?

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

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The MOT history for BJ04 RBX shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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