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BJ54 DHZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,418 mi
Last recorded94,418 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 94,418 miles

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

exhaust blowing

play in front track rod ends

Pass 30 Nov 2021 90,160 miles

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

exhaust corroded

play in both front track rod ends

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2020 83,343 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in both track rod end ball joints

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 77,665 miles

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine lower stabiliser mounting slightly split

Pass 29 May 2018 74,796 miles

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine lower stabiliser mounting slightly split

Fail 29 May 2018 74,796 miles

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

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

engine lower stabiliser mounting slightly split

Pass 27 May 2017 72,218 miles

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

N/S/F Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2016 67,483 miles

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

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

O/S/F Tyre Badly Perished

Fail 31 May 2016 67,483 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding Wheel Bearing NOT checked (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

O/S/F Tyre Badly Perished

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 May 2015 57,746 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 57,746 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,344 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 56,344 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 53,790 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 49,538 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,353 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 38,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 38,663 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 27,980 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 DHZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DHZ, 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 DHZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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