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BJ54 CWM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,987 mi
Last recorded131,987 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 CWM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 131,987 miles

Coolant leak auxiliary side of engine ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 131,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rears running under floor area (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak auxiliary side of engine ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 109,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front door window not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

middle exhaust heat shield loose

power steering pipe corroded

signs of coolant leak

washer bottle top missing

Fail 21 Nov 2018 109,730 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear metal fuel pipes corroded

Offside Front door window not working

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

middle exhaust heat shield loose

power steering pipe corroded

signs of coolant leak

washer bottle top missing

Pass 28 Dec 2017 84,651 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

front of vehicle has accident damage

Fail 12 Dec 2017 83,454 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread and wearing badly on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

front of vehicle has accident damage

Pass 9 Dec 2016 66,999 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 66,989 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 61,394 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear's (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres showing signs of cracks

Fail 7 Dec 2015 61,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside front to rear's (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres showing signs of cracks

Pass 8 Dec 2014 55,806 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 49,996 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 45,521 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2011 40,475 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 36,514 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 30,943 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 26,559 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 21,965 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Nov 2007 21,965 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 CWM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ54 CWM, 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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BJ54 CWM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 14 December 2004.

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