MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both front to rear (rear sections) (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
lower engine gearbox stabilizer bushes are deteriorated and/or worn
reverse light(s) do not work
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
reverse light(s) do not work
Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both front to rear (rear sections) (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
lower engine gearbox stabilizer bushes are deteriorated and/or worn
nearside bonnet hinge is loose/insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
both rear suspension mounts corroded
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
both rear suspension mounts corroded
Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake discs worn
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear shock absorber top rebound bushes deteriorated
hand brake lever getting near travel limits
rear number plate early evidence of delamination
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
high level brake light not working
n/s o/s rear suspension shockers dust covers come adrift
rear lower seat section mounts loose and insecure
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
high level brake light not working
n/s o/s rear suspension shockers dust covers come adrift
rear lower seat section mounts loose and insecure
How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?
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BJ04 VRK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 VRK, 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 VRK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2004.
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