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BJ54 CXW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,061 mi
Last recorded122,061 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 CXW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 122,061 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 116,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 110,412 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 110,409 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 104,897 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 97,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

No reverse lights

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 97,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

No reverse lights

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 92,263 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 92,263 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 86,927 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 82,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock cover insecure

handbrake needs adjusting

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2019 82,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock cover insecure

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

handbrake needs adjusting

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2018 76,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake needs adjusting

power steering pump weeping fluid

Fail 9 Oct 2018 76,127 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake needs adjusting

power steering pump weeping fluid

Pass 10 Oct 2017 72,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2016 66,830 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded in to wheel cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2015 61,360 miles

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

oil leak

power steering pump weeping fluid

steering rack weeping fluid

Pass 30 Oct 2014 55,692 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 49,614 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 45,347 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 28 Oct 2011 40,974 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 36,009 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 31,314 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 25,753 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 20,765 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 CXW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CXW, 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 CXW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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