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BJ54 HFW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

111,741 mi
Last recorded111,741 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 HFW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 111,741 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 109,143 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 107,234 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 105,326 miles

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 103,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 101,483 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 100,143 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 97,995 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 96,157 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 94,783 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge

Nearside Rear tyre misshaed

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

Fail 3 Oct 2016 94,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge

Nearside Rear tyre misshaed

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

Pass 8 Oct 2015 91,939 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 10 Oct 2014 85,628 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 78,159 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 66,841 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limits on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2011 54,681 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 54,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,660 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 34,878 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 23 Oct 2008 23,428 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 12,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 12,818 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 HFW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HFW, 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 HFW registered?

BJ54 HFW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 27 September 2004.

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