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BJ54 HLC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

90,536 mi
Last recorded90,536 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 HLC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 90,536 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bush both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,235 miles

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 20 Sep 2021 89,235 miles

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

engine covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Oct 2020 88,067 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 86,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks to inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 86,901 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks to inner & outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 85,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush has slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 83,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 83,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 81,899 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S (3.6.B.2c)

N/S/R tyre cracking in tread

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 80,235 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 80,235 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 78,280 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 78,280 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 76,293 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 76,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 74,158 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 71,388 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 66,419 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 62,367 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 54,643 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,405 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 50,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 39,483 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 HLC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HLC, 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 HLC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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