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BJ04 RDX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,759 mi
Last recorded154,759 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 RDX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2018 154,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes both sides to hoses and both pipes from hoses 4 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished on inner side wall cord showing (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

175/65r14

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

both rear axle beam bushes worn

nearside front tyre and offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 28 Mar 2017 151,142 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall has cut

Fail 27 Mar 2017 151,139 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear reflector damaged

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall has cut

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 139,953 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 139,953 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 127,808 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 127,808 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 112,820 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 88,580 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 71,947 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 61,651 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 54,388 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 46,341 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 358,338 miles

front tyres wearing outsides

Pass 29 Mar 2007 26,106 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 RDX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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