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BJ04 VRZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

178,764 mi
Last recorded178,764 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 VRZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 178,764 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 178,764 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front 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))

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2020 175,704 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 173,924 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 172,003 miles

N/s/r reflector damage

N/s/r wheel arch damage

O/s/f steering rack end has slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2016 165,129 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Dec 2016 165,129 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 153,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 145,226 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

heat sheild loose

Pass 22 Mar 2013 127,359 miles

n/s vehicle has slight damage

Pass 16 Apr 2012 117,564 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 102,621 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 96,892 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 90,653 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 83,401 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 71,490 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 71,490 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 VRZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VRZ, 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 VRZ registered?

BJ04 VRZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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