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BJ54 DBO

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

79,273 mi
Last recorded79,273 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2022 79,273 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (back box) (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2021 72,011 miles

reverse lights not working

Fail 17 May 2021 72,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 14 May 2020 60,961 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 58,484 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 55,622 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 55,077 miles

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 53,842 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,871 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 47,244 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 45,219 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 45,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 44,030 miles

Both front Tyres showing signs of cracking on edge of tred ply not exposed.

Pass 3 May 2011 43,605 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 43,605 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 42,582 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 41,271 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 35,051 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 27,971 miles

both n/s tyres wearing on outside edge

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 DBO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DBO, 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 DBO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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