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BJ04 RCV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

141,910 mi
Last recorded141,910 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 RCV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2018 141,910 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet will not secure in a closed position (6.1.B.1b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 141,352 miles

Offside Rear TYRE LOW

Fail 8 Feb 2017 141,352 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear TYRE LOW

Pass 7 Mar 2016 130,988 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 130,988 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective lower arm rear bush bolt broken (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing lower ball joint locking nut (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 117,279 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 113,402 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 108,510 miles

engine light stays on

Fail 4 Mar 2014 108,506 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light stays on

Pass 7 Mar 2013 95,505 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2013 95,505 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2012 89,613 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 1 Mar 2011 85,177 miles

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

recomend correct fuel cap fitted, as new one temporary type but is tight and sealed

Fail 28 Feb 2011 85,177 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Feb 2010 75,776 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exterior bonnet release slightly sticking when shutting

front bumper damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2010 75,776 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exterior bonnet release slightly sticking when shutting

front bumper damaged

Pass 30 Jan 2009 66,152 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 50,210 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,210 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2007 30,322 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 RCV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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