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BJ04 VRG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,619 mi
Last recorded107,619 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 VRG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 107,619 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2026 107,615 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 106,500 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 105,458 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 103,906 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 103,906 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2022 102,529 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 101,283 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear becoming corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear becoming corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

battery light on

Fail 22 Jan 2021 101,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear becoming corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear becoming corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

battery light on

Pass 27 Jan 2020 99,669 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 99,664 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 91,338 miles

battery warning lamp on

Pass 1 Dec 2018 90,215 miles

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

battery warning lamp on

Pass 9 Dec 2017 83,631 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 77,520 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 71,261 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on edge

Pass 1 Dec 2014 65,066 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 56,330 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 48,294 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 42,363 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 42,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,159 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 29,694 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 29,694 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 16,668 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 15,917 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 11,052 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 VRG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VRG, 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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What year was BJ04 VRG registered?

BJ04 VRG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 April 2004.

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