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BJ54 LWG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,866 mi
Last recorded112,866 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 112,866 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 110,025 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 110,025 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 105,539 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 98,852 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 98,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 89,839 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 84,218 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached grill (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 84,157 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Front Headlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible faded (0.1 (b))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached grill (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 78,997 miles

brake pipes very rusty

exhaust rusty

rear springs rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2020 78,687 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 74,375 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 74,375 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 73,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside & offside front discs inner surface slightly rusted

Fail 18 Jan 2018 73,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside & offside front discs inner surface slightly rusted

Pass 13 Jan 2017 71,772 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 70,115 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 67,403 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 67,403 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 63,438 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 62,186 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,539 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,246 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 46,636 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroded and slightly weakend

Pass 12 Dec 2008 33,546 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 21,204 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 20,107 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,107 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 LWG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWG, 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 LWG registered?

BJ54 LWG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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