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BJ04 VPU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

126,927 mi
Last recorded126,927 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 VPU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 126,927 miles

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded borderline in areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes from cylinder corroded marked up yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 126,911 miles

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

Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded borderline in areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes from cylinder corroded marked up yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 124,837 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

dry in places advise to wax oil

Pass 14 Feb 2019 121,477 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

steering column joint notchy

underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2018 118,828 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 115,770 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 112,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

eng man light on

Fail 3 Mar 2016 112,023 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

eng man light on

Pass 30 Jun 2015 110,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear centre lamp not working

Fail 30 Jun 2015 110,571 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

rear centre lamp not working

Pass 27 Jun 2014 107,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre rear light inoperative

front registration plate is cracked

Pass 28 Jun 2013 103,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 Jun 2013 103,507 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 97,976 miles

brake pipes corroding

Fail 26 Jun 2012 97,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes corroding

wiper blades split

Pass 7 Jul 2011 93,739 miles

rear and main brake pipes corroding

Fail 6 Jul 2011 93,739 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear and main brake pipes corroding

Pass 13 May 2010 89,228 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 83,279 miles

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

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

air intake pipe fouling coolant hose

Fail 30 May 2009 83,279 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

air intake pipe fouling coolant hose

Pass 3 Jun 2008 76,570 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 76,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 69,228 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 57,883 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 57,883 miles

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

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 VPU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VPU, 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 VPU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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