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BJ04 RCX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,835 mi
Last recorded109,835 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 RCX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2020 109,835 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 102,607 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 102,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 96,530 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 96,526 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 89,454 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 89,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 80,864 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded several (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 71,695 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014 71,617 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 63,891 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 56,870 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 50,184 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 44,979 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 44,979 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 38,588 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 31,966 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 24,182 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 16,318 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 RCX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RCX, 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 RCX registered?

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

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