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BJ04 RFE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

77,050 mi
Last recorded77,050 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 RFE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 77,050 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 77,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 72,186 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 72,183 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 66,722 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s & O/s. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s. (5.2.3 (e))

Interior mirror missing (pre 2010).

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/s & O/s. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All four. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 66,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s & O/s. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/s & O/s. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s & O/s. (5.2.3 (e))

Interior mirror missing (pre 2010).

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Front & rear. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/s & O/s. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted All four. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 61,086 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both Fronts & near side Rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 61,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both Fronts & near side Rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 54,527 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts and nsr (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 54,525 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted both fronts and nsr (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 50,276 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both Fronts & N/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 50,274 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Road wheel slightly distorted Both Fronts & N/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 46,615 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 46,612 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 40,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 35,344 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s/r & O/s/r, to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Slight wheel rim damage.

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Rear Imbalance on brakes.

Rear Medium damage to rims.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 30,900 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 30,900 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 25,811 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2014 18,101 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 15,495 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 14,425 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 13,044 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 12,108 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 10,943 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 9,710 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 7,484 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 RFE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 RFE, 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 RFE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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