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BJ54 LSC

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,447 mi
Last recorded76,447 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 LSC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2017 76,447 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe into rear box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes corroded at the flexi connection ends (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing out of round on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and casing deteriorated (2.7.3)

hi/lo beam switch worn

offside rear chassis leg corroded above rear axle mounting area

Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,625 miles

Engine management illuminated

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror cap missing (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 68,625 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine management illuminated

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 60,598 miles

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

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)

engine management light on

Fail 22 Sep 2015 60,598 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

engine management light on

Pass 30 Sep 2014 51,521 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 25 Sep 2013 44,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,989 miles

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

nearside front headlamp middle mounting is broken

Fail 28 Sep 2012 37,989 miles

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

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

nearside front headlamp middle mounting is broken

Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,245 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 32,245 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 26,688 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,554 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,388 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 12,748 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 LSC is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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