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BJ04 VPT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

103,079 mi
Last recorded103,079 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 VPT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 103,079 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 103,079 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 100,950 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 96,076 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 95,994 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 90,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight handbrake travel

Pass 3 Jul 2021 84,464 miles

slight travel on parking brake

Fail 3 Jul 2021 84,464 miles

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

slight travel on parking brake

Pass 4 Jul 2020 78,113 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 78,113 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 69,705 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 69,676 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 62,358 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,117 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 61,117 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 59,963 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 58,086 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs lipped

Pass 13 Mar 2014 55,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 Mar 2013 52,057 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 49,222 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber split

Pass 22 Mar 2011 45,623 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 41,827 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 37,314 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 37,314 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 32,612 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,749 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 VPT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VPT, 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 VPT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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