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BJ54 HNG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

79,982 mi
Last recorded79,982 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 HNG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 79,982 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 78,491 miles

Gearbox mounting defective bottom gearbox mounting ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear flexi brake hoses perished slightly

Pass 13 Nov 2023 77,265 miles

Offside Front Drop link boot has a small split in it.

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears slightly deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 77,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre has excessive cracking around outer edge. 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drop link boot has a small split in it.

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre has some heavy cracking. 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears slightly deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 76,000 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears showing signs of deterioration, not to excess. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing. 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 76,000 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears showing signs of deterioration, not to excess. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing. 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 74,816 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

rear heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2020 73,247 miles

Rear Both rear tyres perishing not to excess. 195/50/15

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 70,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear High level brake light not working.

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 70,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear High level brake light not working.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 67,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

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

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 14 Nov 2017 66,160 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 63,690 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 63,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 61,589 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 56,505 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 51,487 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side front tyres wearing slightly on edges but not to excess

Pass 8 Nov 2013 51,487 miles

near side front tyres wearing slightly on edges but not to excess

Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 41,490 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 35,736 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 30,421 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 25,246 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 20,482 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 HNG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HNG, 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 HNG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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