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BJ54 CXA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,495 mi
Last recorded81,495 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 81,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 72,781 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 59,704 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 58,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 57,564 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 57,108 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 57,108 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 56,007 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 56,007 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 51,107 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 49,937 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 45,456 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2015 45,456 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 May 2014 37,873 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 29,573 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 25,019 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 25,005 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 20,786 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 20,741 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 17,254 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 13,277 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 12,363 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 12,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 9,672 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 9,672 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 CXA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CXA, 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 CXA registered?

BJ54 CXA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 October 2004.

Is BJ54 CXA safe to buy?

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