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BJ04 VST

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,504 mi
Last recorded100,504 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 100,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 90,775 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 80,455 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 68,758 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 64,334 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)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 64,334 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 59,063 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 59,060 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 49,254 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 40,124 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 38,798 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 38,798 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 35,958 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Oct 2012 33,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 31,518 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 16,989 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 15,185 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 13,731 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 10,916 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 8,613 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 VST is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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