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BJ53 MZU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,954 mi
Last recorded90,954 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 MZU
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 90,954 miles

Heat shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shocker shroud dropped down

Fail 25 Mar 2020 90,954 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Heat shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shocker shroud dropped down

Pass 29 Mar 2019 79,902 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Radiator fan & cowling Insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe feeding wheel cylinder rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back brake pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 79,902 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Rear exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Radiator fan & cowling Insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe feeding wheel cylinder rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back brake pipe rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 69,671 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear greased recommend replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe been greased recommend replacement (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 29 Mar 2018 69,671 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear greased recommend replacement (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe been greased recommend replacement (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexible hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 6 Mar 2017 67,674 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 67,674 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,175 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 48,168 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 47,701 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 44,860 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 40,943 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,379 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 33,915 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 30,082 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 26,186 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 2,167 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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BJ53 MZU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ53 MZU, 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 BJ53 MZU registered?

BJ53 MZU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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