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BJ54 DJV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

88,393 mi
Last recorded88,393 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 DJV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2024 88,393 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis where axle bolts on to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 85,089 miles

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

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

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

suspension corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2022 84,526 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2022 84,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 83,353 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 83,353 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 82,297 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 78,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 72,897 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 66,847 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 66,847 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 63,592 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 58,914 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 58,914 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 54,032 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 54,032 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 48,175 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 42,087 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 36,043 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 36,043 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 29,799 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 28,412 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 22,442 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 16,158 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,158 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 DJV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DJV, 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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What year was BJ54 DJV registered?

BJ54 DJV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is BJ54 DJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ54 DJV shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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