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BJ54 CWT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,378 mi
Last recorded137,378 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 137,378 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 137,378 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2023 126,804 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 126,779 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 116,955 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 116,955 miles

Emissions not tested no rear exhaust box (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 109,479 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 109,471 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 104,558 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 100,925 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 100,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 96,528 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 91,234 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 91,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,014 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,504 miles

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2014 71,427 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

oil level low

Pass 25 Nov 2013 62,971 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 52,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brakes wearing

Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,870 miles

Steering rack pump damp

Fail 25 Oct 2011 42,870 miles

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

Steering rack pump damp

Pass 27 Oct 2010 41,334 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front wiper split

Fail 27 Oct 2010 41,334 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front wiper split

Pass 17 Oct 2009 37,759 miles

high level brake light not working

Pass 18 Oct 2008 30,517 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 23,491 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 23,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

adv on both front wipers worn and judring

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 CWT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CWT, 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 CWT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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