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BJ54 DGE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,466 mi
Last recorded88,466 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2023 88,466 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pips cover in other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 84,997 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills & inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

floor, centre chassis & front subframe undersealed

hi-level brake light not working

sun strip fitted but not affecting drivers view

Pass 30 Jun 2021 79,958 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre section of front to rear brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 79,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded excessive corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f lower boot split on antiroll bar link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion to o/s rear section of outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake imbalanced more than 50% across an axle rear service brake imbalance 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre section of front to rear brake pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 74,568 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 70,441 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 65,929 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 62,343 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 59,962 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 57,770 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 55,121 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 52,209 miles

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

wiper blades split

Pass 3 Jul 2012 48,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

fuel pipes slightly corroded

nearside front tyre inside edge worn

Pass 22 Oct 2010 40,006 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 33,005 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,049 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 25,049 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2007 18,506 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 DGE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DGE, 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 DGE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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