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BJ54 CXE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,477 mi
Last recorded99,477 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 CXE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 99,477 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

front brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 6 Oct 2017 99,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

eml on

front brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 8 Oct 2016 92,231 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 86,937 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 82,085 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 74,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust box and support brackets slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Steering coloumn has slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2013 74,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust box and support brackets slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Steering coloumn has slight play

Fail 1 Oct 2012 67,479 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 67,479 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,017 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 53,861 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 46,953 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,537 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 30,286 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 CXE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BJ54 CXE, 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 CXE registered?

BJ54 CXE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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The MOT history for BJ54 CXE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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