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BJ54 CXL

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,069 mi
Last recorded114,069 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 CXL
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 114,069 miles

Engine noisy

Fail 31 May 2017 114,068 miles

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

Engine noisy

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 31 May 2016 100,076 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 89,980 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 82,565 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 May 2014 82,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 78,840 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 71,315 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 71,305 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 May 2011 66,033 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2011 66,033 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,660 miles

All four wheel rims slightly distorted

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

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

Nearside mirror lens missing

nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2010 58,660 miles

All four wheel rims slightly distorted

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror lens missing

nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 20 Mar 2009 49,011 miles

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear washers inoperative

Fail 20 Mar 2009 49,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear washers inoperative

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 30,738 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 CXL is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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