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BJ54 LVA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

308,154 mi
Last recorded308,154 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 LVA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 308,154 miles

Nearside Front inside of tyre wall is worn but cords not showing

Fail 12 Apr 2017 307,575 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to the inner side wall, but with no visible cords/ply

Fail 11 Apr 2017 307,447 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to the inner side wall, but with no visible cords/ply

Nearside Rear Tyre has various cuts in the tread

Pass 16 Apr 2016 271,691 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 271,457 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 234,596 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Outer Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 234,596 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 202,789 miles

Exhaust silencer missing

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 202,704 miles

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

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

Exhaust silencer missing

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2013 185,081 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2013 185,062 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 156,221 miles

Bonnet release has a temporary repair

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 156,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Bonnet release has a temporary repair

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded at outer edges

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 129,925 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 129,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 111,007 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 110,985 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 90,685 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 74,365 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 LVA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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