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BJ54 CVP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,097 mi
Last recorded116,097 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 CVP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 116,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 May 2017 114,265 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 114,265 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 104,265 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 102,072 miles

front suspension bushes and gaiters deteriated.

off side front brake hose twisted.,

offside rear tyre side walls deteriated.

wiper blades in poor condition.

Fail 5 Jan 2015 102,054 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

front suspension bushes and gaiters deteriated.

off side front brake hose twisted.,

offside rear tyre side walls deteriated.

wiper blades in poor condition.

Pass 10 Feb 2014 97,064 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 97,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front off side brake hose twisted.

Pass 31 Oct 2013 95,385 miles

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND PERISHED

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED AND HAS A NAIL IN !!!!

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

STRONG ADVISE :N/S/F TYRE WORN TO LIMITS ON OUTER EDGE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Fail 30 Oct 2013 95,385 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND PERISHED

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

O/S/R TYRE PERISHED AND HAS A NAIL IN !!!!

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

STRONG ADVISE :N/S/F TYRE WORN TO LIMITS ON OUTER EDGE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING

Pass 17 Oct 2012 85,691 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 85,691 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 75,650 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 75,649 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 63,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 57,167 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 57,167 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 48,277 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 41,555 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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BJ54 CVP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BJ54 CVP, 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 BJ54 CVP registered?

BJ54 CVP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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