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BJ04 VTP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

80,381 mi
Last recorded80,381 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 VTP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 80,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Reverse light not working

Fail 1 Apr 2023 80,337 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside and Offside (Both) (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread, and underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coolant below minimum mark

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Reverse light not working

Pass 2 Apr 2022 77,901 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Blade defective

Reversing lamp inop

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low

general corrosion under side of body /suspension components/exhaust

Fail 30 Mar 2022 77,864 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Blade defective

Reversing lamp inop

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

coolant low

general corrosion under side of body /suspension components/exhaust

Pass 31 Mar 2021 75,402 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inop

general corrosion under side of body /suspension components

Fail 31 Mar 2021 75,402 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inop

general corrosion under side of body /suspension components

Pass 18 Mar 2020 72,150 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

no Reversing lamp working

Fail 18 Mar 2020 72,150 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

no Reversing lamp working

Pass 20 Mar 2019 69,441 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 69,405 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear behind fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,164 miles

heat shield fell on centre exhaust

Fail 31 Mar 2018 66,148 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

heat shield fell on centre exhaust

Pass 4 Apr 2017 63,116 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 60,578 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 60,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 57,412 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 53,957 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 49,175 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 43,988 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 39,004 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,134 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 32,031 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2009 32,031 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 28,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,818 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 24,152 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 VTP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 VTP, 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 VTP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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