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BJ04 WAR

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

32,663 mi
Last recorded32,663 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 WAR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 32,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 27,610 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 27,290 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 26,980 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 26,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 25,861 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 24,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall grooved (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 23,710 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 23,710 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 23,074 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 21,651 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 21,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 20,846 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 20,109 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 18,724 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 17,400 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 16,189 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 14,761 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 13,075 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 11,734 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 9,681 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 WAR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WAR, 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 WAR registered?

BJ04 WAR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BJ04 WAR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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