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BJ04 VPZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,391 mi
Last recorded65,391 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 VPZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 65,391 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 65,391 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2025 62,582 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 62,525 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

suspensions components corroded

Fail 7 May 2024 62,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

suspensions components corroded

Pass 10 May 2023 62,298 miles

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

exhaust coroded

rear axle coroded

Pass 10 May 2022 62,013 miles

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

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

exhaust coroded

lower engine mount bush split

rear axle coroded

Pass 4 May 2021 61,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust coroded

lower engine mount bush split

Pass 14 May 2020 60,503 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust coroded

lower engine mount split

Pass 5 Apr 2019 59,122 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 58,489 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 58,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 57,692 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 56,893 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,864 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 49,828 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 Mar 2013 46,044 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 42,345 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,907 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,910 miles

wipers smear

Fail 13 Apr 2010 33,910 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers smear

Pass 30 Mar 2009 28,780 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 28,776 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,955 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,804 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 VPZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VPZ, 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 VPZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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